Dr. John Rausch

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

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

Biography

John C. Rausch, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He specializes in general pediatrics with a focus on childhood obesity and weight management. With board certifications in Pediatrics and Obesity Medicine, he serves as the Medical Director of Health Life West, a comprehensive weight management program. His clinical interests revolve around treating children and addressing issues related to obesity. Dr. Rausch is particularly dedicated to developing strategies for promoting universal evidence-based lifestyle changes aimed at preventing obesity. His research spans the epidemiology of obesity and its co-morbidities, including insulin resistance, diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, and dyslipidemias. He is also focused on creating methods to screen and manage these co-morbidities in busy clinical settings, especially for families facing health disparities, particularly among low-income and Latino populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Columbia University Medical Center • New York

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on child health and obesity management.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)