Dr. Jordana Laks

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jordana Laks, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of General Internal Medicine. She completed her MD/MPH degrees at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and later graduated with a BS from Tufts University. Dr. Laks completed her residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at Boston University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at the same institution, focusing on women’s health and homelessness. She is an attending physician at Boston Medical Center and serves on various task forces, including the Endocarditis Working Group and the team at the Immigrant Refugee Health Center. Dr. Laks has received several scholarships for her academic achievements, including the Young Scholars GIM Scholarship from the Society of General Internal Medicine and the John Noble Scholarship from Boston University. Her work and research interests center around addiction medicine, substance withdrawal syndromes, and the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

— Present

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Attending physician in addiction medicine and primary care.

Awards

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Young Scholars GIM Scholarship

2019-01-01
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John Noble Scholarship

2018-01-01
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Jill & Michael Kafrissen Scholarship

2016-01-01
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Graduate School Masters Merit Assistantship

2016-01-01
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Summa Cum Laude

2012-01-01

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.