Dr. Katherine Kelton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Kelton is an Assistant Professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. She is a licensed psychologist and works at the Brockton PTSD clinic within the VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Kelton has a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a secondary concentration in Quantitative Methods from Saint Louis University and has extensive training in evidence-based practices for treating complex clinical presentations, particularly those related to trauma and substance use disorders. Her research interests include systemic inequities and their impact on mental health, focusing on populations affected by incarceration, homelessness, and trauma. Dr. Kelton has received several accolades, including the Dorothy Orthwein Bates Endowed Scholarship and Diversity Fellowship at Saint Louis University. She is active in both clinical practice and research, aiming to extend her role as a psychologist to empower marginalized communities.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dorothy Orthwein Bates Endowed Scholarship

2019-01-01
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Prison Yoga Project Scholarship

2017-01-01
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Diversity Fellowship

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Rachel Dowler Outstanding Honors Student Award

2015-01-01
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Ronald E. McNair Research Scholarship

2013-01-01

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.