Dr. Monica Ahluwalia

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Ahluwalia, MD, FACC, is an Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and serves as the Director of the Heart Failure Cardiology and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Program at the VA Boston Healthcare System, affiliated with the MGB-Brigham & Women's Hospital. After obtaining her MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, she completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology at distinguished institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, NYU School of Medicine, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Ahluwalia focuses her research on inherited cardiomyopathies and heart failure, emphasizing the use of machine learning to identify hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. She is dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities and improving access to genetic testing and treatment options for underrepresented populations. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is rooted in her background as a daughter of immigrant parents, and she actively participates in creating a welcoming environment for patients and colleagues. Dr. Ahluwalia's clinical interests and her significant contributions to the field highlight her passion for patient care and academic medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

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

Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, specializing in heart failure and advanced heart care.

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

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