Dr. Lija Joseph

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lija Joseph, MD, is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine with a focus on Anatomic Pathology. Dr. Joseph has contributed significantly to the field by founding a patient consult program at Lowell General Hospital that allows patients to view their biopsy slides and better understand their diagnoses through one-on-one interactions. This initiative is aimed at enhancing patient-physician communication and improving patient comprehension of medical reports, thereby reducing anxiety associated with diagnosis. Dr. Joseph aims to expand this program to more hospitals in the Greater Boston area. With a degree from the Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram and an MBBS from St. John's Medical College, her academic and clinical pursuits underline her commitment to patient care and medical education.

Research Interests

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.