Dr. Gavitt Woodard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gavitt Woodard, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in the care of lung cancer patients. After receiving her MD from Stanford University in 2011, she completed her General Surgery Residency and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. In 2020, Dr. Woodard joined the thoracic surgery faculty at Yale, focusing her research on biomarkers in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer and the tumor immune microenvironment. Her significant contributions in the field include a collaborative work on the discovery of PD-L1, a key protein in cancer immunotherapy. She has received numerous awards for her research, including the American College of Surgeons Resident Research Award and various grants from organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. A firm believer in the advancements of robotic surgery and immunotherapy, Dr. Woodard actively engages in patient education regarding diagnostic and treatment innovations in lung cancer care.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Joined the thoracic surgery faculty, specializing in lung cancer treatment and research.

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.