Dr. David Carlson

Professor

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Biography

David J. Carlson is a Professor and Director of Medical Physics in the Department of Therapeutic Radiology at Yale School of Medicine. He has a distinguished career in radiation oncology, having completed his PhD in Medical Physics from Purdue University. His research is focused on improving radiation therapy outcomes for cancer patients by developing accurate predictive models of treatment response and advancing the understanding of the underlying biophysical mechanisms that govern radiation response. With over a decade of experience, he has served as Deputy Editor for the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, and has held leadership roles in various professional organizations such as the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the American Society for Radiation Oncology. His work has been recognized at the national and international levels, and he has participated in numerous workshops and committees that address the latest advancements in radiation therapy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Vice Chair, Director Medical Physics

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Serves as Professor and leads Medical Physics within the Department of Therapeutic Radiology, involved in research and education.

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.