Dr. Michael Charness

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Michael Charness earned a B.Sc. in Psychology from McGill University and an M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Neurology and currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Boston University. Additionally, he holds the position of Assistant Dean for VA Affairs at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Charness has extensive experience, having served as the Chief of Neurology at the Brockton-West-Roxbury VA and as Chief Staff for the VA Boston Healthcare System since 2003. He has been active in the research community, particularly in studying alcohol's effects on the nervous system and developing drugs to block alcohol toxicity. Dr. Charness directs an NIAAA-funded initiative focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and chairs the external advisory board for the NIH-funded Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. His contributions include leading various research projects, mentoring students, and serving on numerous advisory boards for organizations like the National Institutes of Health.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Staff

2003-01-01 — Present

VA Boston Healthcare System • Boston, MA

Overseeing operations and managing medical staff at the VA Boston Healthcare System.

Professor

— Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Neurology.

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.