Dr. Joseph Leanza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Leanza, MD MPH is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He is an emergency medicine physician and public health practitioner with a focus on global health, particularly in developing medical care for humanitarian emergencies. His work has involved projects in Iraq, Ukraine, Pakistan, Uganda, Bangladesh, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ecuador, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. He is known for conceptualizing new approaches to humanitarian care in conflict settings. His academic interests extend to medical education, emphasizing cultural humility and bidirectional learning in global health. He also explores the intersections of climate change, urbanization, human migration, and health. Dr. Leanza has received multiple awards, including the Outstanding Administrative Duties from the University of Pennsylvania and the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Transplantation.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • 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.