Dr. Jennifer Primack

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jennifer Primack. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Jennifer M. Primack is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown Medical School, where she is also a licensed clinical psychologist. With over ten years of experience in research focused on depressed and suicidal patients, she has developed a broad area of expertise in the evaluation of psychosocial interventions aimed at preventing suicide. Dr. Primack co-leads the Suicide Prevention Research Innovation Group (SPRING) at the Providence Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and her current research is centered on preventing suicide among veteran and military populations. Notably, she has been involved in several funded research projects that examine various aspects of suicide prevention, including a longitudinal assessment of the link between sleep and suicide among veterans and interventions combining transcranial magnetic stimulation with cognitive therapy to reduce veteran suicide. Dr. Primack's work also includes initiatives exploring the long-term coping strategies of veterans who have faced suicidal crises. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and has maintained her connection to the institute through various research and clinical roles. Primack's dedication to her field is further exemplified through her ongoing research initiatives and collaborative efforts within the broader academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor (Research)

— Present

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown Medical School • Providence, RI

Engaged in research and teaching related to clinical psychology and psychosocial interventions.

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics