Dr. Frank Giordano

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Frank Giordano is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at the Yale School of Medicine. His clinical focus is on cardiovascular medicine with a specialization in interventional cardiology, where he treats patients suffering from coronary artery disease through advanced procedures that improve blood flow and minimize complications. He has a keen interest in promoting myocardial angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels within heart muscle, and exploring innovative viral vectors for gene therapy aimed at repairing damaged heart tissue to enhance overall cardiac function. Dr. Giordano earned his medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at Loyola University. He further pursued fellowships in clinical cardiology and molecular biology at the University of California, San Diego. His research interests include cardiology, myocardial ischemia, and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, emphasizing the intersection of medical research and clinical practice.

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.