Dr. Varsha Vimalananda

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Biography

Varsha Vimalananda, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition, and Weight Management. Dr. Vimalananda's work focuses on healthcare delivery, particularly in improving specialty care coordination between patients and clinicians. She has led research initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of healthcare for patients facing chronic endocrine conditions by developing and validating survey measures for specialty care. Her research interests include examining the influences of telehealth and face-to-face consultations on healthcare outcomes, as well as exploring new methods to enhance efficiency in care delivery via e-consults and patient portals. Vimalananda has served as a subject matter expert on key committees for the Endocrine Society and the American College of Physicians, and is a physician-scientist with extensive experience in health services research, particularly within the VA system. She has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to specialty care research and mentorship, and remains committed to mentoring residents and fellows in endocrinology. Vimalananda's robust background in qualitative and quantitative research equips her to improve delivery systems and patient experiences in endocrinology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

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

Leading research and education initiatives in Endocrinology, focusing on specialty care coordination and healthcare delivery systems.

Physician-Scientist

2022-01-01 — Present

VA Bedford Medical Center • Bedford, MA

Engaged in health services research with the goal of improving the quality of specialty care delivery.

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
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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