Dr. Catherine Chiles

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine Chiles is an Associate Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in psychiatry with additional qualifications in Psychosomatic Medicine. She served as the Director of the Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison Service at the West Haven VA from 1995 to 2016. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, focusing on the integration of psychiatric practice with medical and surgical services. Dr. Chiles has been active in educational initiatives at both the VA and Yale, participating in curriculum review and admissions committees. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Leah Lowenstein Award for Humane and Egalitarian Education, which she received twice, and the Yale Psychiatry Residents Association Teaching Award on four occasions. Additionally, she has served as a Senior National Examiner for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a Fellow of several prestigious organizations, including the American College of Psychiatrists and the Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Research Interests

Experience

Director, Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison Service

— Present

West Haven VA • West Haven, CT

Led the Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison Service, providing specialized psychiatric care to patients and training medical staff.

Awards

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Leah Lowenstein Award

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Teaching Award

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.