Sarah Elisabeth Curi
Lecturer in Health: Science, Society and Policy, and in Legal Studies
scuri@brandeis.edu
781-736-3654
781-736-3654
Degrees
Boston College, J.D.Harvard University, School of Public Health, M.P.H.
Wellesley College, B.A.
Expertise
In addition to teaching at Brandeis since 2007, I am a practicing health care attorney. I have been practicing law for over 20 years. I've worked for several hospitals, health care providers, and academic research and development organizations. I work “in-house” – meaning that my only client is the corporation that I work for. I don’t ever go to court. Instead, I’m essentially business lawyer with a specialty in health care. My expertise includes regulatory compliance, risk management, ethics, and patient rights.I am a graduate of Wellesley College (I double majored in History and Psychology), Boston College Law School, and the Harvard School of Public Health. During college, I rowed port on the Varsity Crew. Prior to law school, I worked for 2 years, first as a paralegal and then with health care policy researchers.
At Brandeis, I am the Undergraduate Advising Head (UAH) and Study Abroad Liaison (SAL) for the Health: Science, Society & Policy (HSSP) program. I participate on the HSSP Faculty Executive Committee. I serve on the Board of Pre-Health Advisers, as a mentor for the ICC Scholars Program, and participate in the Posse Plus Retreat. In each these roles I work closely with students to discuss their interests and goals.
I was born in California, raised in rural Connecticut, and now live in Watertown, MA. I enjoy in-line skating, mentoring, and exploring with my husband and our four lively rescued dogs – Cora, Hali, Anni, and Reese.
Courses Taught
| HSSP | 135a | Special Topics in Public Health: U.S. History and Policy |
| LGLS | 114a | American Health Care: Law and Policy |
| LGLS | 131bj | Patient Autonomy: Law, Medicine, and Ethics |
Awards and Honors
Brandeis Teaching and Learning Fellow (2017 - 2018)