Dr. Shamaila Khan

Professor

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Biography

Shamaila Khan is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. She holds a PhD from Adelphi University and a background as a licensed Clinical Psychologist, with a focus on psychodynamic therapy and postcolonial theory. Her expertise includes trauma, with particular emphasis on individual and community-based trauma, immigration-related trauma, and multicultural clinical practice. Dr. Khan has presented her research at various national and international conferences. She leads several important programs, including the Haiti SERG Program and the Resilience Training Program at Boston Medical Center, where she also serves as the Director of Behavioral Health Services for the Massachusetts Resiliency Center. In the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombings, she was instrumental in providing support to victims and survivors. A Muslim of Pakistani American descent, she is fluent in seven languages and committed to disaster relief services, actively participating in various committees within the APA. Dr. Khan has received numerous awards for her service, including the Service Appreciation Award for her work post-Boston Marathon tragedy, and the Woman of the Year Appreciation Award from the Pakistani Association of New York. Her dedicated work and contributions to the field of psychology continue to make a significant impact.

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.