Dr. Leah Taffel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leah Taffel, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine specializing in Geriatrics. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University, where she majored in Child Development and Pre-Medical Sciences. Leah's career began in medical education research at NYU School of Medicine. Her interests in medical education deepened with her experiences during her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she developed a strong interest in palliative care after witnessing the impact of hospice care on families. As a fellow in Geriatric Medicine at Boston Medical Center, she further honed her expertise. Leah is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, and is an active member of several professional organizations including the Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Physicians, American Geriatric Society, and Society of General Internal Medicine. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to medicine including the Gold Humanism Foundation Award in 2017 and the Steven E. Weinberger Award in 2017.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Specializing in Geriatrics, involved in medical education and clerkships.

Awards

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Gold Humanism Foundation Award

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Steven E. Weinberger Award

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Katherine Swan Ginsburg Fellowship

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Alpha Omega Alpha

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.