Dr. Jennifer Wachen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Schuster Wachen is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She specializes in clinical research focusing particularly on the evaluation of treatment interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and associated comorbid conditions, especially in active duty military personnel. Her research interests include risk and resilience factors associated with PTSD, the relationship between trauma and physical health, and the effects of trauma on psychosocial functioning. Dr. Wachen is affiliated with the VA Boston Healthcare System's National Center for PTSD, where she works within the Women’s Health Sciences Division. Her work aims to alleviate the difficulties faced by trauma survivors through evidence-based interventions. She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut and has published numerous studies on the efficacy of psychotherapy, cognitive processing therapy, and other therapeutic approaches in treating PTSD and trauma-related outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Research Psychologist

— Present

VA Boston Healthcare System National Center PTSD • Jamaica Plain, MA

Conducting research and implementing clinical interventions focused on PTSD and trauma-related conditions.

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.