Dr. Gary Kopf

Professor

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Biography

Gary Kopf is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Columbia College with a major in Physics and received his medical degree from Harvard University, graduating cum laude. Dr. Kopf trained in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Boston. He has spent years at the National Institutes of Health focusing on perinatal physiology research. Dr. Kopf is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgery. His interests include biomedical ethics, where he serves on various ethics committees and working groups at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is also a certified Health Ethics Consultant and has contributed to important areas including cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, and adult congenital heart surgery.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-09-17 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializes in cardiac surgery, focusing on both adult and pediatric patients.

Awards

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Doctors America: Northeast Region

2000-01-01
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Peace Medal

1995-01-01
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Paul Harris Fellow

1977-01-01

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.