Dr. Jonathan Howland

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Howland is an Emeritus Professor at Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medicine. He earned his PhD in Health Policy from Boston University in 1986, following an MPH from the Boston University School of Public Health and an MPA from Northeastern University. His academic contributions include teaching courses in Community Interventions and Social Behavioral Sciences. Prior to his current role, he served as a professor in Community Health Sciences and was Chair of the Social Behavioral Sciences Department at Boston University School of Public Health. He has been a core faculty member at the Harvard Injury Control Research Center, focusing on public health injury prevention. His research interests encompass various areas, including fall prevention in the elderly, sexually transmitted infection prevention among high-risk populations, and the reduction of human error in safety-sensitive systems. Howland's work has been recognized and supported by numerous prestigious funding agencies, including the NIH and CDC. He has conducted significant research on interventions related to alcohol and drug use, aimed at promoting public health policies that reduce harm. His long-standing commitment to improving public health outcomes continues to shape the fields of epidemiology and injury prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1986-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Served as a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, focusing on public health research and interventions.

Chair

— Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Oversaw the Social Behavioral Sciences Department and facilitated research initiatives.

Core Faculty

— Present

Harvard Injury Control Research Center • Boston, MA

Involved in injury prevention research and public health initiatives.

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.