Dr. Alan Friedman

Professor

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Biography

Alan H. Friedman, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in diagnosing and treating heart problems in infants, children, and adolescents. He emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to care that involves both the medical team and the patients' families. Since joining the medical staff at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in 1994, Dr. Friedman has developed strong relationships with his patients, focusing on their early growth and development through to college age. His clinical interests are centered around congenital heart disease with particular fascination for how heart anatomy affects function and physiology. He acts as the Chief Medical Officer at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he oversees clinical practices and puts a strong emphasis on optimizing patient care. His extensive education includes an MD from Wayne State University and specialized training as a fellow at Yale University. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to both clinical care and education, underlining his commitment to excellence in pediatric cardiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Medical Officer

1994-01-01 — Present

Yale New Haven Hospital • New Haven, CT

Overseeing clinical practices and enhancing patient care.

Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in pediatric cardiology.

Awards

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Normal J. Siegel Award

2019-06-06
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Paul Harris Fellowship

1998-01-01
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Howard Pearson Pediatric Faculty Teaching Award

1997-01-01
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Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award

1992-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.