Dr. Lauren Whiteside

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Whiteside is an Emergency Medicine physician with a long-term commitment to improving outcomes for patients with substance use disorders and related health issues. She serves as the Section Head for Population Health at Harborview Medical Center, where she leads initiatives to enhance care for patients with co-occurring mental health and medical comorbidities. Dr. Whiteside has developed programs such as the take-home naloxone initiative and the ED-initiated buprenorphine pathway to improve access to treatment for patients with opioid use disorder. Her work involves collaboration with interdisciplinary partners and public health organizations to implement screening and brief interventions for vulnerable populations. Dr. Whiteside has received funding from multiple prestigious organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of Emergency Medicine and substance use treatment.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.