Dr. Kristen Choi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristen R. Choi is an Associate Professor and the Audrienne H. Moseley Chair at the Joe C. Wen School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles. She is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and health services researcher focused on health services policy and mental health issues affecting children and vulnerable populations. Dr. Choi examines the impacts of trauma, health disparities, and adverse childhood experiences through her research. Her work addresses various aspects of mental health, including trauma-informed care and the intersection of homelessness with serious mental illness. In addition to her faculty role, she is an Adjunct Investigator at the Department of Research & Evaluation at KPSC and serves as the Associate Director for the UCLA National Clinician Scholars Program. Dr. Choi continues to practice as a PMHNP in a community psychiatric hospital in Los Angeles. Her research and clinical expertise include trauma, violence, stress, developmental disabilities, and health policy. She aims to enhance health outcomes for vulnerable children and communities through her innovative research program.

Research Interests

Awards

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Forbes ’30 30’

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Early Career Achievement Award

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.