Dr. Abhishek Kumar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Abhishek Kumar is an Associate Professor of Nephrology at Yale School of Medicine. He completed his medical education at JIPMER, Pondicherry, India, graduating with honors in physiology and biochemistry. He furthered his training at the University of Illinois for his internship and residency, where he was recognized as Junior Resident of the Year. He then moved to the University of Iowa to specialize in nephrology and transplant nephrology through a fellowship. Before joining Yale, he served on the faculty at the University of Vermont. Dr. Kumar is a Fellow of both the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation, demonstrating his expertise and dedication to the field. His clinical focus is on managing complex kidney transplant patients and he is particularly interested in predicting chronic kidney disease in patients undergoing non-renal solid organ transplants. His research aims to identify patients who would benefit from multi-organ transplants. Dr. Kumar is deeply committed to advancing the understanding of chronic kidney disease and improving patient outcomes through comprehensive care strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, USA

Involved in teaching and research related to nephrology and kidney transplantation.

Awards

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Fellow American Society of Nephrology

2018-07-01
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Fellow American Society of Transplantation

2022-07-01
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Junior Resident of the Year

2010-05-01

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.