Dr. Kenneth Hung

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kenneth Hung is a gastroenterologist at Yale New Haven Hospital, specializing in gastrointestinal issues for hospitalized patients. He completed his medical training at Baylor College of Medicine as a Rice/Baylor Medical Scholar, followed by residency at the University of Colorado and a gastroenterology fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center. Hung also obtained a master's degree in patient-oriented research methods from the Department of Biostatistics at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. His research interests focus on quality improvement in gastrointestinal bleeding, specifically regarding Helicobacter pylori testing and treatment in patients with peptic ulcer disease. He is proficient in upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and video capsule endoscopy, and is active in national gastroenterology organizations. Kenneth is dedicated to educating patients about their conditions and involves them in decision-making regarding their treatment options.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-04-22 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializing in digestive diseases and gastrointestinal care.

Clinical Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center • New York, NY

Completed fellowship training in gastroenterology.

Resident

— Present

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

Completed residency in internal medicine.

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.