Dr. Sohenga Depestre

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sohenga C. Depestre, PsyD, is an Assistant Professor at Boston University, affiliated with the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Depestre's academic journey includes a PsyD from William James College, completing both a Master's and Bachelor's from the same institution and Gordon College. He has participated in various prestigious programs and fellowships, such as the HRSA Funded Specialized Training Academic Retention (STAR) Fellowship at William James College. Throughout his career, Dr. Depestre has received numerous accolades, including the Rodney Waldron Memorial Scholarship from the International Society of Psychological & Social Approaches to Psychosis and recognition as a Scholar in the Black Mental Health Graduate Academy. His leadership qualities have been acknowledged through awards like the Dick Jody Gross Servant-Leader Award from Gordon College. With an ongoing commitment to research and education, Dr. Depestre contributes actively to the field of psychiatry, focusing on mental health issues and the empowerment of marginalized communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and researching within the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University.

Awards

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Rodney Waldron Memorial Scholarship

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Black Mental Health Graduate Academy Scholar

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Dick Jody Gross Servant-Leader Award

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Presidential Scholar

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.