Dr. Katherine Rizzolo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Rizzolo, MD, is an Assistant Professor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has a Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University. Dr. Rizzolo's professional journey includes completing her residency in Internal Medicine and a chief residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. She furthered her training with a chief fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Colorado, finishing in 2023. Her research focuses on employing mixed-methods implementation science methodologies to enhance access to kidney care among underserved communities, particularly Latinx immigrant populations who are disproportionately affected by kidney disease. Dr. Rizzolo is currently a research fellow at Boston University's Evans Center for Implementation Improvement Sciences, with her fellowship extending from 2023 to 2025. Her work underscores a commitment to improving health outcomes through innovative research approaches and community engagement in nephrology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Working in the Department of Nephrology, focusing on research and teaching.

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.