Dr. Mary Bouxsein

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Biography

Mary L. Bouxsein is a Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, obtained in 1992, and a Master's degree in the same field from Stanford, completed in 1990. Dr. Bouxsein's research focuses on critical areas such as osteoporosis, bone strength, skeletal fragility, biomechanics, and the effects of spaceflight on musculoskeletal systems. She leads the Bouxsein Lab, which is dedicated to advancing the understanding of bone quality and its implications for health in various contexts, including the aging population and individuals exposed to microgravity environments. Her work is influential in the fields of biomechanics and orthopedics, and she has published extensively on these topics. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in courses related to musculoskeletal health and pathophysiology.

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Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.