Dr. Jillian Shipherd

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jillian C. Shipherd is a Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. She serves as the Deputy Director of the LGBTQ+ Health program at the Veterans Health Administration and is an Affiliate Psychologist at the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Shipherd is recognized as an international expert in trauma recovery, LGBTQ+ health policy, and education, with significant contributions to research. She has successfully directed over $4 million in grant funding and is the author of 130 peer-reviewed publications along with several book chapters. Additionally, she has served on the editorial board of LGBT Health journals and co-edited the book, 'Adult Transgender Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Training Mental Health Professionals.' Among her numerous accolades, Dr. Shipherd has received the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for her distinguished contributions to LGBTQ+ health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and researching in the Department of Psychiatry, focusing on trauma recovery, behavioral health, and LGBTQ+ health.

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.