Dr. Fuad Abujarad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fuad Abujarad's research focuses on the design, development, and use of digital health tools in the domains of public health, clinical, and health services research. Currently, Dr. Abujarad studies the application of automated screening, motivational interviewing, and virtual coaching through the 'Virtual Coaching Making Informed Choices Elder Mistreatment Self-Disclosure' (VOICES) tool, which is supported by a National Institute of Aging grant. VOICES continues to expand into additional research projects exploring populations of older adults with cognitive impairments in primary care settings. His projects aim to enhance e-referral systems and build a stronger personal care aides workforce, improving the quality of care for older adults at home. With a background in computer science, he integrates theoretical aspects of software development in building patient-centered tools that address healthcare service challenges, and has authored notable publications in top engineering journals on automated model revision and health system design.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-11-06 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine specializing in the design and implementation of digital healthtools.

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.