Dr. Karen Santucci

Professor

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Biography

Karen Santucci, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medicine. With extensive training in pediatric healthcare, she has served as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Section and is the Chief Medical Officer at Greenwich Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health. Dr. Santucci completed her medical degree at the State University of New York in 1989, followed by residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn. Her leadership roles in various organizations underscore her commitment to advancing pediatric emergency care and her significant contributions to research on drug use, addiction, and HIV prevention. Dr. Santucci’s work spans clinical practice and medical education, leveraging her expertise to improve patient outcomes in emergency settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

Medical Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

— Present

Greenwich Hospital, Yale New Haven Health • Greenwich, CT

Overseeing pediatric emergency medical services and quality care.

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.