Dr. Sarah Arias

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sarah Arias is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Her research focuses on the design and implementation of multi-site and single-site suicide intervention trials, as well as informing the development of suicide prevention interventions through the use of large-scale national healthcare databases. Dr. Arias has extensive experience in study coordination and data management, having served as a safety officer and DSMB liaison for NIH-funded suicide intervention trials. Her current work is particularly concerned with suicide prevention strategies in the context of the criminal legal system and the development of computational methods for identifying suicidal behavior using electronic health records. She has received funding for multiple projects aimed at enhancing suicide prevention measures in various populations, including those involved with the justice system. Dr. Arias's background includes postdoctoral training in biostatistics and epidemiology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and she has received awards for her contributions to emergency medicine research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Medicine Award

Requirements for Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Quantitative Reasoning: One course in calculus or statistics (biostatistics preferred) Biology: Two courses with a grade of B or higher, covering cell biology and genetics Chemistry: Two courses in general (inorganic) chemistry, one course in organic chemistry, and one course in biochemistry Physics: Two-course sequence covering mechanics, heat, electricity, optics, and radiation physics Writing: Courses in English or other humanities practicing expository writing
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS application
  • Secondary application
  • Official transcripts
  • MCAT scores
  • Letters of recommendation (committee letter or at least three individual references)
  • Personal statement
  • Secondary essays
Specialization Notes

The MD program is the primary medical degree encompassing all clinical departments including Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, OBGYN, Medicine, Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, and Orthopaedics.