Dr. Catherine Dinauer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catherine Dinauer, MD, is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology, particularly in thyroid disorders. She earned her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and her medical degree from the University of Vermont's College of Medicine. Dr. Dinauer completed her Pediatric residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She has extensive clinical practice focusing on pediatric thyroid disorders, particularly Graves' disease, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. Dr. Dinauer is an active member of the American Thyroid Association and has published guidelines for managing thyroid nodules in children. Since joining Yale, she has contributed significantly to research in pediatric thyroidology and has developed large databases to study thyroid cancer in children. She believes in a multidisciplinary approach to care, working closely with pediatric endocrine surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists to optimize patient outcomes. Dr. Dinauer is also involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and fellows in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, Connecticut

Focus on clinical practice and research in pediatric thyroid disorders.

Attending Pediatric Endocrinologist

1994-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Walter Reed Army Medical Center • Washington, D.C.

Clinical responsibilities in pediatric endocrinology and research administration.

Awards

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Yale Pediatrics Award for Clinical Excellence

2024-08-01
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General Graves B. Erskine Award for Outstanding Fellow

1998-06-18

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.