Dr. Mekkin Lynch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mekkin Lynch is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Family Medicine. She is dedicated to providing high-quality patient care for families throughout the entire life cycle, from birth to the aging process. An osteopathic physician, she integrates osteopathic manipulation into her teaching for medical students and residents and enjoys mentoring in both clinical settings and academic environments. Lynch has been recognized for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare, focusing particularly on mentoring female premedical students and individuals from under-represented racial and ethnic backgrounds in medicine. Since joining the Department of Family Medicine in 2016, she has become an active member of several committees aimed at improving recruitment and retention of faculty from minoritized communities. In 2023, Lynch joined the Recruitment Committee with the goal of enhancing departmental hiring processes. Her teaching contributions were acknowledged in 2022 when she was awarded Medical Student Clinical Teacher of the Year by her institution.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

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

Teaches Family Medicine to medical students and residents, focusing on high-quality patient care and mentoring.

Awards

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Medical Student Clinical Teacher of the Year

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Gold Touch Award

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Silver Touch Award

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.