Dr. Michael Pencina

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Michael Pencina. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Michael Pencina is an Adjunct Professor at Boston University School of Public Health and a Professor of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Duke University School of Medicine. He has co-led the national Coalition for Health AI, which focuses on developing trustworthy AI solutions in healthcare. Pencina has over 400 publications and is recognized as one of the world’s highly cited researchers in the fields of clinical medicine and social sciences. He plays a significant role in data science strategies at Duke Health, working to enhance the integration of AI tools into clinical settings. His academic background includes a PhD in Mathematics and Statistics from Boston University and master’s degrees from the University of Warsaw. He is involved in several initiatives aimed at improving health equity through algorithm-based decision-making in healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teaching biostatistics and contributing to the development of data science strategies.

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Medicine • Durham, NC

Leading research in biostatistics and bioinformatics, and involved in various high-impact health AI initiatives.

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.