Dr. Laurie Braun

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Laurie Braun. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Dr. Braun is a pediatric endocrinologist and clinical researcher. She completed her medical degree and pediatrics training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. During her fellowship, she led a clinical trial examining the effects of pitavastatin on insulin sensitivity and liver fat, contributing to advancements in the understanding of metabolic health in children. Prior to joining Yale, she served as an Instructor in Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital where she treated patients in the pediatric endocrinology clinic and conducted clinical research in the Metabolism Unit. At Yale School of Medicine, she is part of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, participating in clinical activities that include seeing patients in inpatient units and pediatric endocrine clinics. Dr. Braun specializes in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, focusing on the care and treatment of children with hormonal and metabolic disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-02-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializes in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes, focusing on the care and treatment of children with hormonal and metabolic disorders.

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.