Dr. Dina Ferdman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dina Ferdman, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric cardiology. Her clinical interests focus on the diagnosis and outpatient management of congenital heart disease, with a particular emphasis on fetal cardiology. Dr. Ferdman performs and interprets transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiograms in various clinical settings. She joined the Section of Pediatric Cardiology in 2015 after completing her residency and chief residency in Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at the same institution. As co-director of the Yale Fetal Care Center, she provides specialized care for pregnant women with unborn babies suspected of having heart defects, guiding them through diagnosis and care plans. She is deeply committed to her patients and their families, emphasizing preventive care, follow-up, and the resilience of children. Dr. Ferdman's clinical practice spans across several Yale Pediatric Specialty Centers, including locations in Trumbull and Greenwich, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population in Fairfield County.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Clinical practice and teaching in Pediatric Cardiology, focusing on congenital heart disease and fetal cardiology.

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.