Dr. Alan Kliger

Professor

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Biography

Alan S. Kliger is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He has served as Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Yale New Haven Health System and previously held the position of Chief Medical Officer at Hospital St. Raphael in New Haven, where he also served as Chair of the Department of Medicine. Kliger is the Chair of the American Society of Nephrology's Excellence in Patient Care Advisory Committee and has co-authored over 190 publications in peer-reviewed journals, particularly focusing on dialysis, quality measurement, and patient safety. His clinical research addresses chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and the improvement of quality measures in healthcare. He has been actively involved in professional organizations, including the National Quality Forum and has served on various committees related to renal care and quality improvement initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in nephrology, focusing on kidney diseases and quality of care.

Awards

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Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award

2022-06-01
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J. Michael Lazarus Distinguished Service Award

2018-03-01
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Distinguished Nephrology Service Award

2016-03-01
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Maureen Lundin aakpRENALLIFE Award

2004-03-03

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.