Dr. Lawrence Were

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lawrence Were is an Assistant Professor at Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, where he specializes in health economics and health services research. He obtained his PhD in Health Services Research - Health Economics track from Brown University's School of Public Health. His research interests center on assessing the impact of health reforms on healthcare systems, focusing on health insurance programs and their outcomes for marginalized groups, including at-risk populations such as informal traders and persons living with HIV. Furthermore, he examines global health financing mechanisms and the geo-spatial aspects of public health. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Comparative Healthcare Systems, Global Health, Social Determinants of Health, and Research Methods. In addition to his academic duties, he has been involved in various research projects across Kenya, Ghana, and Nepal, contributing significantly to the field of global health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-06-17 — Present

Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College • Boston, MA

Engaged in teaching and research focused on health economics and health systems.

Awards

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Faculty/Staff Appreciation Award

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Graduate Student Fellowship

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Community Service Award

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Student Researcher Award

Courses

Comparative Healthcare Systems Global Health Social Determinants of Health Research Methods

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.