Dr. Samantha Kaplan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha E. Kaplan, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She completed her MD at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and an MPH at Harvard School of Public Health, with a BA from Yale University. Her clinical responsibilities encompass Labor Delivery, Family Planning, and Inpatient Gynecology. Dr. Kaplan's public health interests are centered around health disparities affecting minority populations and policy development to enhance recruitment and retention of minority medical students and residents. As the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at BUSM, she oversees initiatives supporting diversity in medical education. She has collaborated with the Director of the Early Medical School Selection Program to support the social, emotional, and professional development of participants, fostering a strong sense of community. Dr. Kaplan is dedicated to mentoring students, residents, and faculty, especially those from historically underrepresented groups in medicine.

Research Interests

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.