Dr. Christopher Benjamin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christopher Benjamin is an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, with a focus on clinical neuropsychology. He completed his PhD in neuropsychology at the University of Melbourne, Australia. His training also includes research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, as well as a clinical fellowship at the Semel Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, where he served as the Chief Fellow in neuropsychology. Dr. Benjamin is a key clinician at Yale's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, where he treats adults with a variety of neurological disorders. His research is primarily aimed at improving surgical planning for epilepsy and brain tumor treatments. He investigates the validity of cognitive testing and fMRI methods in predicting language outcomes post-surgery, and compares these methods in the context of intracranial language mapping. His work contributes to advancing understanding and treatment of epilepsy and related cognitive issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Clinical neuropsychologist contributing to research and clinical practice in Neurology.

Awards

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Clinical Research Training Scholarship

2018-07-01
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Sweblius Foundation Award

2017-06-01
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KL2 Junior Scholar's Award

2016-07-01
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Clinical Research Award

2013-09-01

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
  • 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.