Dr. James Pellegrini

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Pellegrini, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He has over 30 years of experience in neonatal care, particularly in level 2 and level 3 newborn intensive care. Dr. Pellegrini completed his fellowship in the Harvard Joint Program in Neonatology in 1992 and earned his MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1986. He serves as the Director of Neonatology at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he leads a team of experts in various fields, including molecular genetics, infant nutrition, lactation science, and immunobiology. Dr. Pellegrini is also involved in education research and quality improvement in neonatal care. His research interests encompass newborn hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, leadership in neonatal intensive care, and the intersection of medicine and law.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-09-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Associate Professor in Pediatrics specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Director of Neonatology

— Present

Lawrence Memorial Hospital • New London, CT

Leads the Neonatology department and provides critical care services to newborns.

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.