Dr. Robert Velasco

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Y. Velasco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Brown University, where he is a Clinician Educator. Dr. Velasco serves as the lead primary care physician at Brown Medicine, contributing significantly to the education and training of Internal Medicine residents and medical students at the Warren Alpert Medical School. He has been involved in various educational activities and has received accolades like the Resident Teaching Award in 2013 and the Attending Teaching Award in 2015 from Brown University. His research interests include the relationship between depression, anxiety symptoms, and functional outcomes in patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as the impact of body mass index changes on the quality of life for veterans who complete pulmonary rehabilitation. He is affiliated with the American College of Physicians as a Fellow, highlighting his commitment to professional development and patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Lead Primary Care Physician

— Present

Brown Medicine • Smithfield, RI

Leading primary care services and overseeing education of residents.

Attending Physician

— Present

Brown University Internal Medicine Residency • Providence, RI

Attending physician involved in resident education and training.

Awards

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Resident Teaching Award

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Attending Teaching Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics