Dr. Bohdan Pomahac

Professor

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Biography

Bohdan Pomahac is the Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Yale School of Medicine and holds the Frank F. Kanthak Professorship. Dr. Pomahac has established a prominent surgical program in vascularized composite transplantation, successfully leading a team that performed the first full-face transplant in the United States and multiple bilateral upper extremity transplantations. His expertise spans a variety of subspecialties, including craniofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, and complex wound healing, supported by innovative research in machine learning and 3D printing applications in surgery. He is particularly noted for his contributions to microsurgery, utilizing advanced technology such as the Symani microsurgery robot. Over his career, Dr. Pomahac has published extensively and is involved in advanced research related to perfusion technologies and the restoration of motor function in transplant surgeries, reflecting an integrated approach to patient care in plastic surgery. Dr. Pomahac continues to influence the field significantly, advocating for personalized surgical solutions and a collaborative approach to complex reconstructive challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Division Chief

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, USA

Lead the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division, overseeing surgical operations and research initiatives.

Professor of Surgery

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, USA

Teach and mentor medical students and residents in the field of plastic surgery.

Awards

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Frank F Kanthak Professor Surgery

2023-01-01
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Gratias Agit Award

2019-08-01
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Roberta Stephen R Weiner Distinguished Chair Surgery

2017-08-01
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Medal of Honor

2015-08-06

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.