Dr. Alexander Van Slyke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander Van Slyke is an Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine. He completed his PhD in Biophysics at Cornell University in 2019 and has a Bachelor’s degree in Physics Mathematics from SUNY Geneseo. His postdoctoral training includes a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on medical physics, specifically in optimizing radiation therapy techniques and understanding motion effects in tumor treatment. He has been involved in several committees related to radiation therapy optimization and acted as a co-chair for projects dealing with real-time electromagnetic surface tracking. With numerous publications and citations to his name, Alexander has made significant contributions to the fields of therapeutic radiology and medical physics, actively participating in professional meetings and sharing his findings with the academic community.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in therapeutic radiology.

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
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • 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.