Dr. Wei Ti Chen

Professor

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Biography

Wei-Ti Chen is a Professor at the Joe C. Wen School of Nursing at UCLA, holding the Lulu Wolf Hassenplug Chair. As a nurse scientist and certified nurse-midwife, Dr. Chen's research focuses on enhancing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and decreasing stigma associated with HIV. She conducts studies on managing mental health stressors and improving the quality of life for people living with HIV (PLWH), with a particular focus on marginalized populations including immigrants and sexual minorities. Her work utilizes both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and she has published over 100 empirical papers on topics related to stigma reduction and HIV care. Dr. Chen's international research encompasses HIV intervention studies for Asian populations in the U.S. and Asia, highlighting the importance of culturally-adapted interventions. She has received numerous accolades, including induction into Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame in July 2023. Dr. Chen is committed to developing effective and sustainable health policies in HIV care and continuously seeks to identify approaches to improve the overall health outcomes for underserved populations.

Research Interests

Awards

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International Nurse Researcher Hall Fame

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Fellow

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Distinguished Alumni Award

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.