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Allister Hirschman is a Physician Assistant (PA) and a member of the Yale New Haven Hospital Surgical Float team, focusing on providing care in surgical subspecialties. He has been employed full-time at Yale New Haven Hospital since 2008, beginning his career in the Adult Emergency Department. Over the years, he has been recognized multiple times for his contributions, including being named Employee of the Month on two occasions for his role in Covid-19 response, and earning awards for excellence in patient care under the APPlause program. Additionally, Allister is actively involved in the Dean's Advisory Council for LGBTQI+ Affairs at Yale School of Medicine and participates in the Clinical Care Working Group. He is a core member of the Women's and Gender Health Resident Education Program within Yale Medicine, where he contributes to LGBTQ health education for students, residents, faculty, and staff. His clinical interests encompass addressing healthcare disparities, gender-affirming surgeries, and improving patient experience and provider wellness.
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