Dr. Virginia Litle

Professor

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Biography

Virginia R. Litle, MD, is a distinguished professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, where she specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery. She completed her MD at Brown University School of Medicine and obtained her BS from the University of Vermont. As an Associate Program Director for the Surgery Residency, Dr. Litle has been heavily involved in mentoring medical students and residents, helping them navigate their academic and clinical career paths. Her research interests encompass VTE prevention, Barrett's esophagus, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and miRNA profiling, reflecting her commitment to advancing surgical education and patient outcomes. Dr. Litle has served as a co-investigator and principal investigator on multiple grants regarding surgical innovations and protocols. She has also made significant contributions to various mentorship programs, emphasizing her dedication to fostering the next generation of surgeons. Beyond her teaching and clinical engagements, Dr. Litle is also active in national organizations focusing on women in surgery and thoracic surgery.

Research Interests

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.