Dr. Michael Paasche Orlow

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Paasche-Orlow is an Adjunct Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in General Internal Medicine. He holds an MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, an MPH from Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, and an MA from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. With a focus on health literacy, health outcomes, health disparities, and health services interventions, Dr. Paasche-Orlow investigates how behavioral informatics can support individuals with limited health literacy in overcoming barriers to understanding health information. He is a member of the Boston University Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research, contributing to several funded research projects aimed at enhancing patient care and improving health literacy among underserved populations. His research interests include developing conversational agents to assist in healthcare decision-making and promoting proactive care planning for elderly patients. He has a robust record of securing funding for his research initiatives, collaborating with various institutions, and is recognized for his contributions to the fields of health literacy and patient-centered care.

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.