Dr. Tara Sexton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tara S. Sexton, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at NYU Langone Health. She has been specializing in emergency medicine since 2016 and focuses particularly on opioid overdose prevention and treatment. Dr. Sexton has spearheaded significant initiatives through the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, providing Naloxone rescue kits and educational resources to patients. Additionally, she has established a partnership with NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn's Department of Psychiatry to implement medication-assisted treatment pathways within outpatient resources, improving patient access to treatment for opioid addiction. Her work emphasizes public health education and proactive healthcare engagement. Dr. Sexton started her medical journey with a Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2012 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The City College of New York, graduating cum laude in 2007. Her diverse experiences also include event production and research, which have helped shape her approach to emergency medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Specializes in Emergency Medicine with a focus on opioid overdose prevention and treatment.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.