Dr. David Stitelman

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. David Stitelman. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

David H. Stitelman, MD, is an experienced pediatric surgeon and the surgical director of the Fetal Care Center at Yale Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on treating children with a variety of surgical needs, particularly those with conditions diagnosed before birth through prenatal testing. Dr. Stitelman leads a multidisciplinary team that collaborates with obstetricians, neonatologists, and other pediatric specialists to provide comprehensive care for families. His research is centered on prenatal therapy aimed at treating and curing genetic and structural diseases before birth, with the goal of improving health outcomes for affected children. Dr. Stitelman's educational background includes an MD from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency at the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has received several awards for his contributions to teaching and clinical care, including the C Elton Cahow Teaching Award and the Francis Gilman Blake Award from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Stitelman is dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of children and their families, ensuring that they receive the support and information needed throughout their treatment journey.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery focusing on pediatric healthcare.

Awards

#

C Elton Cahow Teaching Award

2018-06-22
#

The Francis Gilman Blake Award

2017-05-22

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.