Dr. John Chang

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Chang, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in nephrology. His clinical expertise includes conditions that disrupt involuntary bodily processes, such as pure autonomic failure, autonomic dysreflexia, and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). He is known for performing innovative treatments, including fecal transplants and bacteriotherapy to manage fecal incontinence issues. Dr. Chang’s research interests focus on cardiovascular health, vascular aging, blood pressure, hypertension, and the influence of genetic factors on health outcomes. His work investigates correlations between specific proteins and blood pressure fluctuations, and he has contributed substantially to the field through published research. He has received numerous accolades for his teaching and clinical excellence, including the Hughes Award for Teaching at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and the Asghar Rastegar Award for Teacher of the Year. Dr. Chang actively participates in various committees within the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and is involved in residency selection committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and researching in the field of nephrology.

Requirements for Yale University School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in natural sciences Significant research experience
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS Application
  • Yale Secondary Application
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Admission to Ph.D. programs is typically through the Combined Program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS).