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Dr. Christina Allen is a Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale University, where she also serves as the Chief of Yale Sports Medicine and Vice Chair for Athletic Medicine Community Outreach. She joined Yale in November 2020, coming from the University of California, San Francisco, focusing on the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries, particularly in female athletes. An expert in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries, Dr. Allen has significant experience with meniscus transplantation, ACL revision surgery, and proximal hamstring avulsion repairs. She has been involved with sports teams nationwide, serving as the Orthopaedic Team Physician for both U.S. Women's and Men's National Soccer Teams and the USA Taekwondo National Team at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Dr. Allen's research interests include ACL reconstruction outcomes and optimizing surgical techniques for better recovery. She completed her medical degree at UCLA and her orthopaedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at the same institution. Her passion for sports medicine stems from her background in biomedical engineering and personal experiences with sports injuries during her youth.
Yale Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation • New Haven, CT
Oversaw the Sports Medicine division and treated collegiate athletes.
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team • Various
Provided medical care for the team during international competitions.
USA Taekwondo National Team • Various
Served as a team physician during Olympic events and international competitions.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.