Dr. Hedy Kober

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hedy Kober is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, where she also serves as the Director of the Clinical Affective Neuroscience Lab. Her research interests are focused on the intersection of cognition and emotion, exploring how mindfulness and meditation can aid in smoking cessation and address substance-related disorders. Kober has contributed to a broad range of publications that examine emotional processes, mindfulness, and substance use, reflecting her extensive collaboration with other researchers in the field. She has been recognized for her academic achievements, receiving awards for mentorship and teaching excellence, as well as early career investigator honors from prominent institutions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Mentor Award

2019-10-14
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Early Career Investigator Award

2018-11-01
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Teaching Excellence

2017-04-17
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Helmsley Fellowship

2016-06-16
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Scholar Award

2011-07-01

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.