Dr. Robert Saper

Professor

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Biography

Robert B. Saper, MD MPH is a Professor at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Family Medicine. He graduated from Brandeis University and went on to obtain his MD and MPH from Harvard University. After completing his residency at UCSF, he practiced for several years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Subsequently, Saper returned to Boston to engage in NIH-funded research, focusing on integrative medicine and its application in chronic pain management. He has conducted significant research, including randomized controlled trials comparing yoga to physical therapy for back pain, particularly among minority populations. His endeavors aim to provide evidence-based integrative medicine solutions regardless of financial ability. Saper has published extensively and has received multiple NIH grants to support his innovative approaches in non-pharmacologic pain management. He serves as the Director of Integrative Medicine at Boston Medical Center, where he has pioneered programs addressing health disparities through integrative health.

Research Interests

Experience

Director, Integrative Medicine

— Present

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Oversees integrative medicine initiatives and programming, focusing on evidence-based approaches to health.

Awards

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Exceptional Award

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Preceptor Award

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Honorable Mention, Research Paper Award

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Recognition Outstanding Teaching

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.