Dr. Avanti Verma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Avanti Verma, MD, completed her undergraduate studies at Yale before earning her medical degree from New York University. Following this, she completed her residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, during which she developed a strong interest in caring for patients with head and neck cancer. She was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her commitment to compassionate care. Subsequently, Dr. Verma completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Her clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of patients with both benign and cancerous tumors, as well as thyroid and salivary diseases. Dr. Verma employs advanced reconstruction techniques and minimally invasive robotic surgeries, emphasizing aesthetic and functional outcomes for her patients. She enjoys teaching and has previously spent a year in France, which enhanced her communication skills, crucial for her practice in surgery and patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, focusing on Otolaryngology.

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.