Dr. Judith Strymish

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Judith M. Strymish, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and associated with the VA Boston Healthcare System. She graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 1978. Her research primarily focuses on clinical aspects of nosocomial infections, particularly those involving methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Strymish's work investigates the carrier state of MRSA and its implications for cross-infection scenarios in healthcare settings, emphasizing the vital need for awareness and intervention strategies to prevent staphylococcal infections. She also teaches courses related to clinical medicine and medical engineering, contributing to the education of the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Research Interests

Courses

HST 201W - Introduction to Clinical Medicine

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.