Dr. Paul Hammerness

Professor

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Biography

Paul Hammerness, MD, is a Clinical Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. With over 20 years of experience, he is a leading child psychiatrist known for his expertise in behavioral health integration, telemedicine, and interdepartmental collaboration utilizing electronic health records. He is recognized for his mission-driven approach to clinical care, which emphasizes cultural competency and integrity. His academic journey includes a medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Wooster. As an executive vice chair at Boston Medical Center, he has contributed to various clinical research programs and has received several awards, including the Child Psychiatry Fellowship Teaching Award and multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Hammerness is committed to advancing the field of psychiatry through innovative research and dedicated teaching efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

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

Teaching and mentoring students in the field of psychiatry.

Executive Vice Chair

2020-01-01 — Present

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Oversaw clinical operations and strategic initiatives within the Department of Psychiatry.

Awards

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Child Psychiatry Fellowship Teaching Award

2012-09-01
#2008

NIH Loan Repayment Program

2008-01-01
#2003

Junior Faculty Scholarship

2003-01-01

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

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.