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David Colen is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery with a particular focus on hand surgery and extremity reconstruction. He completed his medical degree at the University of Virginia and trained in plastic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was active in the Hand Transplantation Program. Dr. Colen's fellowship training in Hand Microsurgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center equipped him with advanced skills in both adult and pediatric hand surgery, particularly in treating congenital disorders and traumatic injuries. His research interests span optimizing outcomes in traumatic and congenital hand reconstruction, improving hand function post tendon injury, and exploring socioeconomic factors affecting access to surgical care. Dr. Colen is committed to integrating clinical innovation with health services research, utilizing extensive databases to analyze trends in hand surgery, and advocating for value-based healthcare. His contributions include multiple textbook chapters and research articles, emphasizing the importance of functional outcomes in surgical practice. Dr. Colen is recognized as a Young Leader by the American Society of Surgery of the Hand and has received accolades for his research excellence.
Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Works in the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery department specializing in hand surgery and extremity reconstruction.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center •
Completed fellowship training focused on advanced microsurgical procedures.
University of Pennsylvania •
Trained in integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery.
GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.