Dr. Caitlin Ryus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caitlin Ryus, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as the Co-Director of the Yale Emergency Scholars Fellowship and is a National Institute on Drug Abuse funded scholar focusing on addiction, health policy, and homelessness. Dr. Ryus completed her medical degree at Brown University and her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. She is dedicated to improving health outcomes for marginalized populations, particularly those experiencing homelessness. Her research intertwines community engagement, health services research, and political epidemiology. Dr. Ryus leads the Yale ED Homelessness Task Force, aiming to enhance emergency department care for the unhoused. With a strong background in public health and emergency medicine, she works on evaluating health services utilization among individuals with substance use disorders, striving to connect patients with necessary care and services to address their health challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine focusing on health equity and substance use disorders.

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.