Dr. Courtney Gibson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Courtney Elizabeth Gibson is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in endocrine surgery. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive procedures for conditions affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. Dr. Gibson not only performs complex surgeries but also plays a crucial role as the Associate Clerkship Director for the General Surgery Clerkship and as the Fellowship Director of the Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Program. Her research focuses on outcomes in minimally invasive endocrine surgery, including thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy, as well as intraoperative laryngeal nerve monitoring. Dr. Gibson received her MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. She has authored numerous publications and actively contributes to the academic community through teaching and mentoring. Dr. Gibson's approach to patient care is deeply informed by her personal experience as a cancer survivor, providing her patients with empathy and understanding.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializes in endocrine surgery, focusing on patient care and surgical training.

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.