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Rachel L. Epstein, MD, MScE, is a clinician-scientist focusing on using large datasets for decision modeling to inform policy and program design aimed at improving care for individuals affected by Hepatitis C, HIV, and substance use, with a particular focus on pregnant women and youth. She completed her residency in internal medicine-pediatrics at Brown University and the adult and pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at Boston Medical Center. Her recent work includes analyzing the effects of Medicaid Hepatitis C treatment restrictions which impact care outcomes, exploring HIV prevention and medication adherence, and assessing the cost-effectiveness of Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder screening and treatment interventions. A strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Epstein actively participates in leadership roles aimed at addressing structural racism in her field, focusing on inequities in access to treatment and screening for non-white individuals suffering from Hepatitis C and addiction. She is committed to mentoring underrepresented groups in medicine and conducting research that seeks to reduce disparities in infectious diseases and addiction medicine.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA
Teaching and researching in the fields of Infectious Diseases, particularly related to Hepatitis C and HIV.
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