Dr. Jessica Pisegna

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jessica M. Pisegna received her doctoral degree in 2016 from Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. As an Assistant Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, she specializes in adult voice and swallowing disorders, particularly those caused by stroke, head and neck cancer, and trauma. In her role as Director of the Voice Swallowing Center at Boston Medical Center, she is dedicated to improving diagnosis and recovery times for patients suffering from these disorders. Pisegna is also passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion in her field, striving to address healthcare inequities for historically marginalized individuals. She has developed a Clinical Fellowship Program to support the training of master’s level Speech-Language Pathology graduates, focusing on critical thinking and clinical skills. Her commitment to mentorship and teaching medical students demonstrates her dedication to fostering the next generation of professionals in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Voice Swallowing Center, Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Oversees clinical services related to voice and swallowing disorders. Works to improve diagnosis and recovery times for patients.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaches medical students and conducts research in the field of voice and swallowing disorders.

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.