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School of Medicine 2014–2015 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN OF YALE BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Periodicals postage paid New Haven ct 06520-8227 New Haven, Connecticut School of Medicine 2014–2015 School of Medicine 2014–2015 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 110 Number 7 July 25, 2014 BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY Series 110 Number 7 July 25, 2014 (USPS 078-500) The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, is published seventeen times a year (one time in May and October; three times in June and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and a∞rmatively and September; four times in July; five times in August) by Yale University, 2 Whitney seeks to attract to its faculty, sta≠, and student body qualified persons of diverse back- Avenue, New Haven CT 0651o. Periodicals postage paid at New Haven, Connecticut. grounds. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against Postmaster: Send address changes to Bulletin of Yale University, any individual on account of that individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, PO Box 208227, New Haven CT 06520-8227 status as a protected veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Managing Editor: Kimberly M. Go≠-Crews University policy is committed to a∞rmative action under law in employment of Editor: Lesley K. Baier women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. PO Box 208230, New Haven CT 06520-8230 Inquiries concerning these policies may be referred to Valarie Stanley, Director of the O∞ce for Equal Opportunity Programs, 221 Whitney Avenue, 3rd Floor, 203.432.0849. The closing date for material in this bulletin was June 30, 2014. For additional information, see www.yale.edu/equalopportunity. The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors at any time. In accordance with federal and state law, the University maintains information on secu- rity policies and procedures and prepares an annual campus security and fire safety report ©2014 by Yale University. All rights reserved. The material in this bulletin may not containing three years’ worth of campus crime statistics and security policy statements, be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form, whether in print or electronic media, fire safety information, and a description of where students, faculty, and sta≠ should go without written permission from Yale University. to report crimes. The fire safety section of the annual report contains information on cur- rent fire safety practices and any fires that occurred within on-campus student housing The School of Medicine Bulletin is primarily a digital publication, available in both facilities. Upon request to the O∞ce of the Associate Vice President for Administration, html and pdf versions at www.yale.edu/bulletin. A limited number of copies were PO Box 208322, 2 Whitney Avenue, Suite 810, New Haven CT 06520-8322, 203.432.8049, printed on 50% postconsumer recycled paper for the School of Medicine and the per- the University will provide this information to any applicant for admission, or prospec- manent archive of the Bulletin of Yale University. Individual copies may also be pur- tive students and employees may visit http://publicsafety.yale.edu. chased on a print-on-demand basis; please contact Yale Printing and Publishing Services, 203.432.6560. In accordance with federal law, the University prepares an annual report on participation rates, financial support, and other information regarding men’s and women’s intercol- legiate athletic programs. Upon request to the Director of Athletics, PO Box 208216, New Haven CT 06520-8216, 203.432.1414, the University will provide its annual report to any student or prospective student. The Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report is also available online at http://ope.ed.gov/athletics. For all other matters related to admission to the School of Medicine, please telephone the O∞ce of Admissions, 203.785.2696. School of Medicine 2014–2015 bulletin of yale university Series 110 Number 7 July 25, 2014 Contents Calendar 5 The President and Fellows of Yale University 6 The O∞cers of Yale University 7 Administration and Faculty 8 History, Mission, and Facilities 10 Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library 14 Associates of the Yale Medical Library 16 Degree Programs 17 Doctor of Medicine 17 Joint Academic Programs 31 School of Public Health 35 The Yale Physician Associate Program 35 Certificate in Global Medicine 39 Expenses and Financial Aid 40 Tuition and Special Fees 40 Student Accounts and Bills 41 Financial Aid 43 Tuition Rebate and Refund Policy 45 Scholarships 46 Loan Funds 56 Fellowships 58 Honors and Prizes 63 Commencement Awards 63 Thesis Prizes 65 Student Research Day Oral Presentations 66 Awards to Faculty and House Sta≠ 67 General Information 68 Human Relations Code of Conduct 68 Grievance Procedures 68 Advising at Yale School of Medicine 72 Leaves of Absence 72 Residence and Dining Facilities 75 Disability Insurance 76 Medical Center Security 76 The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine 77 Special Support Services 77 Yale University Resources and Services 80 A Global University 80 Cultural and Social Resources 81 Athletic Facilities 82 Health Services 83 Required Immunizations 4 School of Medicine 2014–2015 O∞ce of International Students and Scholars 87 Resource O∞ce on Disabilities 88 Resources on Sexual Misconduct 88 Departments and Sections 91 Anesthesiology 92 Cell Biology 94 Cellular and Molecular Physiology 97 Child Study Center 100 Comparative Medicine 104 Dermatology 105 Diagnostic Radiology 107 Section of Education 109 Emergency Medicine 117 Genetics 120 Global Health 123 History of Medicine 124 Immunobiology 128 Internal Medicine 130 Investigative Medicine 142 Laboratory Medicine 144 Microbial Pathogenesis 146 Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry 148 Neurobiology 154 Neurology 157 Neurosurgery 160 Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences 162 Ophthalmology and Visual Science 167 Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation 169 Pathology 171 Pediatrics 174 Pharmacology 179 Psychiatry 182 Public Health 189 Surgery 191 Therapeutic Radiology 197 Urology 199 Yale Cancer Center 200 School of Nursing 204 Postgraduate Study 205 Continuing Medical Education 206 Doctors of Medicine, Class of 2014 207 Enrollment for 2013–2014 217 The Work of Yale University 227 Central Campus Map 230 Medical Center Map 232 Travel Directions 233 Calendar two Hundred and Third Session Fall 2014 June 16 M Clinical year, first term, begins for third- through fifth-year students Matriculation for first-year students in the START@Yale Program, 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Aug. 4–15 M–F Registration for third- through fifth-year students, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Aug. 14 TH Matriculation for first-year students, 8–11 a.m. Aug. 26 T First term begins for second-year students Aug. 26–Sept. 9 T–T Registration for second-year students, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Aug. 27 W First term begins for first-year students Sept. 1 M Labor Day. No classes for first- and second-year students Nov. 24–30 M–SU Fall recess for first- and second-year students Nov. 29 SA Winter recess begins for third- through fifth-year students Dec. 21 SU Winter recess begins for first- and second-year students Spring 2015 Dec. 29 M Clinical year, second term, begins for third- through fifth-year students Jan. 5 M Second term begins for first- and second-year students Jan. 5–16 M–F Registration for all students, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Jan. 19 M Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. No classes for first- and second-year students Mar. 14 SA Spring recess begins for first- and second-year students Mar. 20 F Match Day Mar. 22 SU Spring recess ends Apr. 6 M Classes end for second-year students May 5 T Student Research Day. No afternoon classes for first-year students May 15 F Clinical year ends for fourth-year students May 18 M University Commencement May 30 SA Classes end for first-year students June 12 F Clinical year ends for third- and fifth-year students The President and Fellows of Yale University President Peter Salovey, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Fellows His Excellency the Governor of Connecticut, ex o∞cio Her Honor the Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, ex o∞cio Joshua Bekenstein, B.A., M.B.A., Wayland, Massachusetts Je≠rey Lawrence Bewkes, B.A., M.B.A., Old Greenwich, Connecticut Maureen Cathy Chiquet, B.A., Purchase, New York Francisco Gonzalez Cigarroa, B.S., M.D., San Antonio, Texas ( June 2016) Peter Brendan Dervan, B.S., Ph.D., San Marino, California Donna Lee Dubinsky, B.A., M.B.A., Portola Valley, California Charles Waterhouse Goodyear IV, B.S., M.B.A., New Orleans, Louisiana Catharine Bond Hill, B.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Poughkeepsie, New York ( June 2019) Paul Lewis Joskow, B.A., Ph.D., New York, New York William Earl Kennard, B.A., J.D., Washington, D.C. Neal Leonard Keny-Guyer, B.A., M.P.P.M., Portland, Oregon ( June 2015) Margaret Hilary Marshall, B.A., M.Ed., J.D., Cambridge, Massachusetts Gina Marie Raimondo, A.B., D.Phil., J.D., Providence, Rhode Island ( June 2020) Emmett John Rice, Jr., B.A., M.B.A., Bethesda, Maryland ( June 2017) Kevin Patrick Ryan, B.A., M.B.A., New York, New York ( June 2018) Douglas Alexander Warner III, B.A., Hobe Sound, Florida The O∞cers of Yale University President Peter Salovey, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Provost Benjamin Polak, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Global and Strategic Initiatives Linda Koch Lorimer, B.A., J.D.
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