Dr. Jeffrey Markuns

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jeff Markuns, MD, is the Executive Director for the Global Health Collaborative in the Department of Family Medicine at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He has extensive experience in global health, focusing on primary care systems integration and education since 2007. Markuns has played pivotal roles in various international health initiatives, including the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative, collaborating with major organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Health Organization. He has led projects to strengthen family medicine in Vietnam and has worked extensively in countries like Laos and Myanmar to enhance primary care services. Additionally, he founded a Master's Certificate program in Health Professions Education at Boston University aimed at training under-represented groups in medicine. His contributions to medical education and primary care systems development include numerous workshops and fellowships to support healthcare professionals worldwide. Markuns is also known for authoring articles and book chapters on global health and primary care education.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Global Health Collaborative • Boston University

Oversees global health initiatives focused on improving primary care systems.

Interim Senior Medical Director

2015-06-01 — Present

Community Health Centers Harbor Health Services, Inc. • Various

Leads community health efforts across several health centers in the United States.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.