Dr. Denise Brennan

Biography

Denise Brennan is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in General Medicine. She serves as the Director of the Addiction Recovery Clinic within the Internal Medicine department and holds the position of Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Education in the Yale Primary Care Residency Program. Additionally, she is the Co-Director of the Racism, Bias, and Advocacy Medicine Distinctions Pathway in Internal Medicine. Her work focuses on integrating addiction recovery strategies into primary care and addressing systemic issues of racism and bias in medical training and practice. Brennan actively engages in education and mentorship, preparing future physicians to manage complex health issues while stressing the importance of cultural competency and social justice in healthcare. She is committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes for marginalized populations through advocacy and education.

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