Dr. Eric Bortnick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric Max Bortnick, MD, MMSc, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at Yale School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of genitourinary problems in children and adolescents, with an emphasis on conditions such as congenital anomalies, undescended testicles, and vesicoureteral reflux. After earning a Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of Michigan, he graduated from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he was recognized with a distinction in research and elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Bortnick completed his residency in Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine and furthered his training with a Pediatric Urology Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, simultaneously obtaining a Master of Medical Sciences in Medical Education from Harvard Medical School. His commitment to providing high-quality medical and surgical care is reflected in his clinical practices, which aim to foster an environment of trust and communication with patients and their families. Dr. Bortnick's research focuses on improving educational outcomes in medical training, highlighting the importance of effective communication in surgery through innovative simulation tools. He has authored several articles in urologic educational literature and actively participates in professional organizations, contributing his expertise as a member of the American Urological Society and as a Deputy Editor for Frontiers in Urology.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-09-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializing in pediatric urology, focusing on compassionate surgical care for children with genitourinary issues.

Fellow

2024-06-01 — 2024-09-01

Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, MA

Completed a Pediatric Urology Fellowship.

Resident

2017-06-01 — 2021-06-01

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • New York, NY

Completed residency training in Urology.

Awards

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Gold Humanism Honor Society

2016-05-10

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.