Dr. Cece Calhoun

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cecelia Calhoun, MD, MBA, is an Assistant Professor specializing in Hematology at Yale University School of Medicine, focusing on the care of individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). She serves as the Medical Director of the Adult Sickle Cell Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Dr. Calhoun's research addresses educational and healthcare challenges faced by adolescents with sickle cell disease, employing mixed methods to find effective solutions. Dedicated to designing and implementing evidence-based interventions, she supports the successful transition of youth to adult care. As a National Institutes of Health-funded investigator, she collaborates with hematology colleagues nationwide, utilizing Implementation Science methods to improve outcomes for patients with SCD. Her commitment to health equity and disparities in the realm of sickle cell disease is evident in her work, which has made valuable contributions to the academic medical community.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director, Adult Sickle Cell Program

2021-01-01 — Present

Smilow Cancer Hospital • New Haven, CT

Oversees the clinical care and program development for adult patients with sickle cell disease.

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaches and conducts research in the field of hematology with a focus on sickle cell disease.

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.