Dr. Salma Abdalla

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Salma Abdalla is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in Global Health. She holds a Doctorate in Public Health from Boston University, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Khartoum, and a Master of Public Health from Boston University. Her research focuses on the social, economic, and commercial determinants of health, employing data science to inform decision-making in population health contexts. She has published over 80 scientific journal articles, co-authored 8 policy briefs, and collaborated on 9 book chapters. Abdalla has also served as Assistant Professor in Epidemiology at Boston Medical Center and has been involved in various research projects funded by notable institutions throughout her career. She is dedicated to improving mental health outcomes in global populations, studying trauma, and its effects on mental health. Abdalla has been a key figure in the Rockefeller-Boston University 3-D Commission, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to health challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in Global Health.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

Focused on epidemiology and public health research.

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.