Dr. Linda Paniszyn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Linda Paniszyn is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Geriatrics. She completed her MD at Albany Medical College and holds a BS from Siena College. Her work focuses on addressing healthcare disparities among underrepresented populations, particularly within the Geriatrics Section at BU, which has been dedicated to serving groups that experience significant challenges in accessing healthcare. Dr. Paniszyn is passionate about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) initiatives, providing training and advocating for equitable care for all patients. She has received numerous awards, including the Humanism in Medicine Award in 2021, which recognizes her dedication to compassionate patient care. Dr. Paniszyn has also contributed to her field by providing testimony in support of access to addiction services and advocating for policies that address the decarceration of individuals who pose a threat to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests

Awards

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Humanism in Medicine Award

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R. Knight Steel Award

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Lamb Foundation Prize

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Gold Humanism Honor Society

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Magna Cum Laude

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Society

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Phi Sigma Society

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.