Dr. Ruma Kumar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ruma Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She earned her MD from the University of Southern California School of Medicine and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. Ruma has a longstanding commitment to patient care, having joined Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center in 1995. In 1997, she transitioned to a specialty within hospital medicine, focusing on the care of adult patients admitted to the hospital. Ruma finds her work particularly rewarding, especially when caring for critically ill patients. She emphasizes the importance of patient and family involvement in healthcare decisions, especially regarding end-of-life care planning. Ruma is fluent in both English and Hindi, which enhances her ability to connect with a diverse group of patients. In addition to her clinical commitments, she is involved in mentoring and teaching within her medical community.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

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

Teaches and mentors medical students and residents while practicing in General Internal Medicine.

Physician

— Present

Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center • San Jose, CA

Provided care for adult patients in a hospital setting, focusing on internal medicine.

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.