Dr. Evelyn Hsieh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Evelyn Hsieh, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine specializing in Rheumatology. She also serves as Chief of Rheumatology at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and plays a significant role in various educational and research initiatives including leading the Yale Network for Global Non-Communicable Diseases and the Global Health Emerging Scholars Program. Dr. Hsieh's research intersects biomedical and behavioral sciences, primarily focusing on the prevention and epidemiology of musculoskeletal outcomes in individuals with chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly in aging populations living with HIV in economically transitioning countries. With a commitment to mentoring and research, she collaborates closely with the Veterans Health Administration on studies that seek to improve osteoporotic outcomes and fracture risk prediction for aging individuals. Dr. Hsieh has received numerous grants from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and several awards throughout her career, including the Fulbright Scholar designation. She completed her PhD in Investigative Medicine at Yale and has held various leadership positions, contributing to advancements in global health and clinical practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Associate Professor in Rheumatology focusing on chronic diseases and epidemiology.

Chief of Rheumatology

2016-01-01 — Present

VA Connecticut Healthcare System • West Haven, CT

Leads the Rheumatology department at a Veterans Affairs hospital.

Network Lead

2018-01-01 — Present

Yale Network for Global Non-Communicable Diseases (NGN) • New Haven, CT

Oversees initiatives aimed at addressing global health challenges.

Associate Program Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Global Health Emerging Scholars Program • New Haven, CT

Leads academic mentorship and training programs for emerging scholars.

Awards

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Emerging Leaders in Internal Medicine Award

2025-11-06
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U.S. Fulbright Scholar

2018-08-01
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40 Under Forty Alumni Award

2016-12-17
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Distinguished Fellow Award

2013-10-26
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Frederick L. Sachs Award

2010-06-01

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.