Dr. Rachel Cannon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Rachel Cannon is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Her research focuses on health equity, reproductive health, and issues such as contraceptive coercion and abortion stigma. She is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within her department and has played a vital role as co-chair of the Health Equity Committee in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Through her work, she aims to highlight and address maternal health disparities, elevate care quality, and enhance the inclusion of patient voices in research. Dr. Cannon has participated in various funded research projects including a CTSI-funded study on the experiences of Black birthing individuals during labor and delivery, focusing on disrespect and abuse. In addition, she has been involved in multiple grants related to family planning and clinician roles in contraceptive counseling. She is dedicated to understanding the most pressing research priorities from patients' perspectives and translating this understanding into tangible improvements in care.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

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

Specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology, with a focus on health equity and reproductive health.

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.