Dr. Theresa Weir

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Theresa Weir, MSN, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She trained at the University of Pennsylvania and has extensive experience as a family nurse practitioner in community health centers. Her clinical career emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, beginning in West Philadelphia, where she was involved in serving underserved communities through nurse practitioner-led family practices. Since 2018, she has been practicing at Boston Medical Center, known for its commitment to providing excellent care regardless of socioeconomic factors and language barriers. Theresa is particularly interested in serving LGBTQIA immigrant communities and those struggling with substance use disorders. She is active in the General Internal Medicine Antiracism Working Group and is interested in research on systemic racism and implementing real lasting change within healthcare. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to repairing damage in underserved communities and advocating for their needs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Teaching and mentoring students in the Department of General Internal Medicine.

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.