David C Henderson, MD
Psychiatrist-in-Chief
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Specialties
Global mental health capacity building
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My Contact Information
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Primary Location
850 Harrison Ave.
Dowling Buidling, 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
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Pronouns
He/Him
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Administrative Title
Professor and Chief, Department of Psychiatry Assistant Dean, Diversity and Inclusion, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine -
Education
University of Massachusetts, 1995 -
Residency
Residency, Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Fellow, Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Research Fellow, MGH Schizophrenia Clinical and Research Program, Freedom Trail Clinic Chief Resident, Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital -
Fellowship
Clinical Fellow, Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Research Fellow, MGH Schizophrenia Clinical and Research Program, Freedom Trail Clinic -
Board Certifications
Massachusetts Medical License American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Certification in Psychiatry -
Special Interests
Global mental health capacity building
Affiliations
Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
As the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals. Learn more about Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
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