Dr. Timothy Callaghan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Timothy Callaghan is an Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health in the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management. His research primarily focuses on health policy, exploring the intersections of politics, policy, and social determinants of health in the United States. Dr. Callaghan has conducted significant research on individual health attitudes and behaviors, particularly in understanding and overcoming vaccine hesitancy. He has also addressed public experiences with Medicaid, substance abuse, and the mental health lifeline 988. Dr. Callaghan studies health access and outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations with a specific focus on rural health. As Co-Director of the Politics Health Lab at Boston University, he contributes to advancing understanding of these critical issues. He has received numerous awards including the David Kline Jones Distinguished Scholar Award and the Leonard S. Robins Award for his research contributions. Dr. Callaghan actively engages in mentoring and collaborations aimed at improving public health through policy interventions.

Research Interests

Awards

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David Kline Jones Distinguished Scholar Award

2023-01-01
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Atlas Award

2018-01-01
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Leonard S. Robins Award

2019-01-01

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.