Dr. Donna Lapaglia

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

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

Biography

Dr. Donna LaPaglia is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine and serves as the Director of the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit at the Connecticut Mental Health Center. She is also the Associate Director of Addiction Services at the same institution. With a fellowship training from Yale School of Medicine and extensive involvement in clinical psychology, she has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in addiction and substance use treatment. Dr. LaPaglia is active in various professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, where she serves on advisory boards. Her work is widely recognized for its impact on treatment methodologies and patient care. She has received several honors including the Chairman's Award and the Distinguished Faculty Award from Yale School of Medicine.

Research Interests

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.