Dr. Karen Lasser

Professor

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Biography

Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH, is a primary care internist and certified health services researcher at Boston University. With extensive experience in quality care and health policy, she has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Cornell University Medical College and a Master of Public Health from Harvard. Lasser is the Director of Ambulatory Quality Improvement at the Cambridge Health Alliance and has played a significant role in quality leadership at Boston Medical Center. Recognized for her commitment to health equity, she has worked to reduce health disparities affecting structurally disadvantaged communities. Lasser has been involved in numerous research projects supported by major institutions including NIDA and AHRQ and has served as a senior editor for JAMA. She actively promotes diversity and inclusion within academic medicine, specifically focusing on mentoring underrepresented groups. Her research interests include smoking cessation and interventions aimed at advancing equitable health care. Lasser's work in health equity and her dedication to mentoring have made her a notable figure in her field.

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
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.