Dr. Christopher Gottschalk

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Gottschalk, MD, FAHS is a Professor in Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. He established a headache medicine program and continues to treat patients with chronic headaches and facial pain. His research focuses on optimizing interventions to enhance headache diagnosis and management across various medical specialties. Dr. Gottschalk emphasizes the importance of understanding migraine biology to improve treatment outcomes for a highly prevalent and often misunderstood condition. He has been involved in several academic activities, including serving as a member of the American Headache Society and the Clinical Competency Committee of Neurology. His extensive education background includes a BA from Johns Hopkins University, an MD from Columbia University, and fellowships and residencies at respected institutions. Dr. Gottschalk's work aims to shift paradigms in the diagnosis and treatment of migraine-related conditions, addressing significant unmet health needs, especially among women who suffer greatly from these disorders.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow of the American Headache Society

2023-01-01

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.