Dr. Carl Baum

Professor

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Biography

Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, DFACMT, is a board-certified specialist in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology with over 30 years of experience. He serves as the attending physician in the Pediatric Emergency Department and is the Director of the state-funded Lead Poisoning Regional Treatment Center. Baum has been honored as a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology and has been active on the Executive Committees of the American Academy of Pediatrics, focusing on various councils including Injury Prevention, Environmental Health, and Climate Change. His research interests lie in Pediatric Environmental Health, particularly in strategies to address issues such as lead exposure in children. Since 2019, he has directed a federally funded program aimed at improving pediatric environmental health and tackling lead poisoning. Dr. Baum emphasizes the significance of public education regarding lead exposure routes and prevention measures for children.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Attending physician in Pediatric Emergency Department, Director of the Lead Poisoning Regional Treatment Center.

Awards

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Distinguished Fellow

2025-12-17
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United States Faculty Honor Roll

2023-06-30
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Outstanding Volunteer Service Award

2017-09-01

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
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  • 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.