Dr. Nilufer Yalcin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nilufer Yalcin, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She specializes in neurocritical care, having completed her residency in Neurology at Tufts Medical Center and a fellowship in Neurocritical Care at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Yalcin is currently the Director of Neurocritical Care at Boston Medical Center in Brighton. She has also conducted post-doctoral research at Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School, focusing on cortical spreading depolarization and its application in stroke recovery. Her primary research interests include the role of cortical spreading depolarization in subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and acute stroke patients. Dr. Yalcin's work has earned her several awards, including the Early Impact Award from the Medical College of Georgia and the Resident Research Award from Tufts Medical Center. She is an active member of several professional organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology, the Neurocritical Care Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and contributes to the editorial board of NCS Currents.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Neurocritical Care

2021-01-01 — Present

Boston Medical Center • Brighton, MA

Oversees the neurocritical care unit, providing comprehensive care for patients with neurological emergencies.

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

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

Teaches and conducts research in the area of neurocritical care.

Neurointensivist

2015-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Wellstar Medical College of Georgia • Augusta, GA

Provided specialized care in neurocritical conditions.

Awards

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Early Impact Award

2023-01-01
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Women Inspires Award

2022-01-01
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Resident Research Award

2019-01-01

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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