Dr. Scott Rivkees

Professor

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Biography

Scott Rivkees is an accomplished pediatric endocrinologist and physician-scientist. He has served in leadership roles such as the Associate Dean for Education at the School of Public Health, Director of the Accelerated Master of Public Health Program, and Academic Director of the Master's in Healthcare Leadership at Brown University. His clinical expertise includes pediatric endocrinology, with a focus on the safety and efficacy of therapies for conditions like congenital hyperthyroidism and growth disorders. He has held prestigious positions, including serving as Florida’s State Surgeon General and Health Officer at the Florida Department of Health. Over his career, he has published more than 250 articles and received numerous awards including the Paul Starr Award from the American Thyroid Association and the Pioneer Award from the CARES Foundation. His current research interests include the impact of COVID-19 on public health and pediatric care, as well as developing leadership training programs in healthcare. Dr. Rivkees is also actively involved in advocacy and policymaking in pediatric health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Practice

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching various courses related to COVID-19, public health, and health policy.

Awards

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Paul Starr Award

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Pioneer 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
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics