Dr. Alexandra Hajduk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexandra Hajduk, PhD, MPH, is a geriatric epidemiologist whose research focuses on improving patient-centered outcomes for older adults with cardiovascular disease. She serves as the Associate Director for Yale's Training Program in Geriatric Clinical Epidemiology and Aging-related Research and is the Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs at the Office of Student Research, Yale School of Medicine. Additionally, she is the Associate Course Director for the Populations & Methods course in the pre-clerkship curriculum at Yale School of Medicine. Current projects include evaluating type 2 myocardial infarction in older adults, identifying geriatric syndromes, and investigating the functional and cognitive sequelae of COVID-19 in the aging population. Her expertise encompasses cognition, geriatric assessment, and physical functional performance. Dr. Hajduk has collaborated frequently with other researchers in her field, contributing to a body of work that spans various aspects of geriatric medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

2017-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Conducts research in geriatric epidemiology, focusing on cardiovascular disease in older adults.

Awards

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Pilot Award

2022-09-12

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.