Dr. Sara Tepperberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Tepperberg is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She holds an MD from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and an MPH from Harvard University. With over 25 years of experience in Family Medicine, she has dedicated her career to serving diverse and underserved communities in Boston. She is board certified in Family Medicine and General Preventive Medicine. Tepperberg has a strong interest in social justice and innovation within healthcare, emphasizing the importance of a diverse and representative physician workforce. Her teaching and research focus on Family Centered Care, Community Medicine Engagement, and Childhood Obesity Prevention. She has led various initiatives within the residency program and is actively involved in community engagement efforts, aimed at broadening the pathway to health careers for local residents. Through her work, she fosters mentoring and professional development for residents and junior faculty, all while supporting the advocacy efforts for diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education. She played a crucial role at Codman Square Health Center, where her commitment to primary care emphasizes holistic and community-focused healthcare solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Residency Program Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Responsible for leading residency faculty initiatives and supervising the training of future family medicine physicians.

Associate Program Director

1996-01-01 — Present

Codman Square Health Center • Dorchester, MA

Oversaw residency practice at Codman Square Health Center, providing comprehensive primary care and mentoring for residents.

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.