Dr. Katherine Hsu

Professor

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Biography

Katherine K. Hsu, MD, MPH, is a Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Diseases. She received her MD from Brown University and her MPH from Boston University. Dr. Hsu completed her residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and subsequently secured a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Disease. In addition to her academic role, she serves as the Medical Director of the Division of STD Prevention & HIV Surveillance at the Bureau of Infectious Disease Laboratory Sciences within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Dr. Hsu’s research centers around vaccine-preventable diseases and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Her work has been published in reputable scientific journals, including Vaccine and Clinical Infectious Diseases. She has received multiple grants for research on childhood pneumococcal disease and other infectious disease initiatives, contributing significantly to the field of pediatrics and public health. Dr. Hsu’s professional engagement includes mentorship and collaboration across various departments and research projects, reflecting her dedication to advancing pediatric healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

— Present

Division of STD Prevention & HIV Surveillance, Massachusetts Department of Public Health • Boston, MA

Oversees initiatives related to sexually transmitted diseases and HIV prevention.

Professor

— Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases.

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.