Dr. Frates received her BA degree from Harvard University and medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. Her focus is on the academic side of medicine, teaching the Human Central Nervous System, Musculoskeletal System, and Introduction to the Professions at Harvard Medical School. She is also a writer, stroke educator and researcher. Beth completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.