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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.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA
Specializing in Geriatrics, involved in medical education and clerkships.
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