Dr. Herta Chao

Professor

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Biography

Herta Chao is a Professor of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology. She holds an MD from the University of Goettingen, obtained in 1994, and a PhD in Neuroscience from the Max Planck Institute in 1995. Her extensive medical training includes a Combined Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Yale University (2003), a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (1999), and an internship in Pediatrics at the University of Freiburg (1996). Professor Chao's research focuses on medical oncology, particularly clinical trials, lung neoplasms, and prostatic neoplasms. She has made significant contributions to the field, evidenced by numerous publications and citations. Chao's academic career is marked by her commitment to research and mentorship, recognized through various awards, including the VISN1 Clinical Service Line Award from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the David S. Fischer Award for outstanding teaching and mentoring. She is actively involved in advancing cancer research and education in her field.

Research Interests

Awards

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VISN1 Clinical Service Line Award

2017-10-02
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David S. Fischer Award

2014-06-16
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AACR Career Development Fellowship

2006-04-24
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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

1996-09-02
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Doctoral thesis "magna cum laude"

1995-01-30

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.