Dr. Laura Hopson

Professor

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Biography

Laura R. Hopson is a Clinical Professor and Associate Chair of Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, obtained her MD from the Duke University School of Medicine, and completed her residency training at the University of Michigan. Additionally, she earned a Master of Education from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hopson has been extensively involved in medical education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels for over nine years and has served as a residency program director. She is currently engaged with the Council of Residency Directors (CORD) in Emergency Medicine, advocating for representation of 95% of EM residencies in the United States. Her scholarly work focuses on the residency selection process, optimizing learning outcomes, and understanding the learner interface in the clinical environment. Her notable research contributions have been published in prestigious journals, including the Western Journal of Emergency Medicine and AEM Education and Training, addressing critical issues in emergency medicine education and training.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.