Dr. Sara Vargas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Vargas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown Medical School and a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at The Miriam Hospital. She is an applied behavioral scientist specializing in sexual reproductive health and user-centered intervention design. Dr. Vargas employs qualitative mixed-methods research to drive evidence-based solutions that enhance health outcomes for diverse populations. She is the co-founder of the Military Active-Duty Reproductive + Sexual Health (MARSH) Research Program, which applies cutting-edge methodologies to promote sexual reproductive health among military service members. Dr. Vargas serves as a principal investigator and co-investigator on projects funded by the Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health, with over 45 peer-reviewed publications to her credit.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Brown Medical School • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior.

Awards

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Education Committee Award

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Outstanding Optimization Behavioral Biobehavioral Intervention 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
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics