Dr. John Forrest

Professor

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Biography

John K. Forrest, MD, a cardiologist at Yale Medicine, serves as the Director of Interventional Cardiology and the Structural Heart Disease Program. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine in 2005 and underwent residency and fellowship training at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Forrest has a dedicated focus on advancing research and clinical practice in the field of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Since becoming Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program in 2014 and subsequently the Director of Interventional Cardiology in 2017, he has prioritized a patient-centered approach, ensuring that therapy utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve survival and quality of life. Dr. Forrest emphasizes the importance of understanding individual patient values and co-existing conditions to provide tailored treatment options. His expertise includes cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology, and he actively engages in clinical trials and research to further the field. He has received several accolades, including recognition from the American College of Cardiology as a Fellow and being awarded the ACC Emerging Leadership Faculty Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Director of Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease Program.

Awards

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ACC Emerging Leadership Faculty

2019-12-02
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Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

2016-07-01

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
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  • 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.