Dr. Michael Holick

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Biography

Michael F. Holick, MD, PhD, is a distinguished professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management. He holds degrees in medicine and biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also earned a PhD. Dr. Holick has made significant contributions to the fields of biochemistry and physiology, focusing on the photobiology of vitamin D and its role in human nutrition. He has established global recommendations on sunlight exposure as an essential source of vitamin D and raised awareness about the pandemic of vitamin D deficiency affecting both children and adults. His research has implications for various health conditions including metabolic bone disease, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases. A diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, he is a fellow of the American College of Nutrition and has authored over 400 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Holick's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the General Clinical Research Centers Program Award for Excellence in Clinical Research from NIH and the American College of Nutrition's Communication Media Award. He has directed various clinical research initiatives and served on editorial boards, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in nutritional science, particularly concerning vitamin D.

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.