Dr. Xuejing Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xuejing Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She specializes in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, and retinal detachments. Dr. Chen is dedicated to providing compassionate patient care using advanced treatment options tailored to individual needs. She earned her MD from Yale School of Medicine and her MS in Computer Science with a focus on computational neuroscience from Carnegie Mellon University. Her undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering was obtained with honors from the California Institute of Technology. During her graduate education, she worked as a program officer with Orbis International, focusing on telemedicine in the Middle East. Dr. Chen completed her internship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and her residency at the Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, where she was recognized with the Dr. Henry & Lilian Nesburn Award. She also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at Tufts Medical Center. She has a strong interest in global health and has participated in fieldwork and clinical rotations in multiple countries. Dr. Chen has authored 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has received numerous honors for her research and academic contributions.

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Assistant Professor

— Present

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

Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, focused on managing vitreoretinal diseases.

Awards

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Travel Award

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Excellence Clinical Research Award

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
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