Dr. Jorge Villafuerte

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jorge Villafuerte is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery. He received his MD from the University of Costa Rica and completed a residency focused on orthopedics. His fellowship training included significant experiences in leg lengthening and limb reconstruction at Sheffield University, hand and upper extremity surgery at Tufts University, and sports medicine and trauma at Harvard Medical School and various prestigious hospitals in Boston. Dr. Villafuerte has extensive teaching experience, having served on the faculty for Orthopedic residents at both Boston University and Harvard Medical School. He was awarded the 2014 Resident Teaching Award for his commitment to education. With a full medical license in Massachusetts, he has dedicated over eight years to the VA Boston Healthcare System, providing care to the veteran population. His expertise includes joint replacement, trauma surgery, and the treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, among other areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2013-08-01 — Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching faculty for Orthopedic residents and providing patient care.

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.