Dr. Laramie Smith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Laramie Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. His work primarily focuses on global health, with an emphasis on applied public health statistics and the study of HIV/AIDS. Dr. Smith is dedicated to advancing the understanding of infectious diseases and their implications on public health. He has contributed to numerous research projects aimed at improving health outcomes in diverse populations affected by these diseases. His expertise is recognized in both academic and public health circles, where he combines rigorous statistical analysis with practical approaches to disease prevention and health promotion. Through his affiliations, Dr. Smith engages in collaborative research and outreach efforts, enhancing the health and well-being of communities globally.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).