Education

Students of medicine, public health and the biomedical sciences come to Yale from across the United States and around the world. They go on to become leaders in academic medicine and health care and innovators in clinical practice, biotechnology, and public policy.

In addition to pursuing M.D., M.P.H., M.M.Sc., M.H.S., and Ph.D. degrees in medical school departments and the PA program, students entering the health professions may earn joint degrees with other Yale professional schools, including Divinity, Forestry & Environmental Studies, Nursing, Law and Management. The Department of Biomedical Engineering, which includes faculty at the medical school and the Faculty of Engineering, occupies a new building on Prospect Street. Residents and fellows may pursue advanced training in 75 specialty areas.

Programs in the health professions are strengthened by the close proximity of the main Yale campus, located immediately adjacent to the medical center. Numerous opportunities for collaborative and self-directed learning are enhanced by relationships with departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Yale Graduate School and the other professional schools. In addition to those named above, they include Art, Architecture, Drama and Music.

For more information about medical education at Yale, please visit the academic offices for:

• Yale School of Medicine (MD, MD/PhD, etc.)
• Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program
• Yale School of Public Health
• Yale School of Nursing

News

A match made in Harkness leads to some heavenly results

Despite a record-setting number of applicants this year, members of the Class of '09 were thrilled as they participated in Match Day and celebrated the next step on their career paths. more…

Ripped from today’s headlines, student show is rip-roaring fun

The Second Year Show used the economic crisis as inspiration for a humorous look at those characters and customs that make life at the medical school such a memorable experience. more…

Alpern Reappointed as Medical School Dean

Dr. Robert J. Alpern has been reappointed to a second five-year term as dean of the Yale School of Medicine, effective July 1, President Richard C. Levin has announced. more…

Taking a brand-aid approach to public service advertising

A Yale student has started a neuromarketing company to study the effects of product branding on the brain. The aim is to develop better advertisements for promoting healthy behavior. more…