Dr. Leo Cooney

Professor

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Biography

Leo M. Cooney Jr. is the Humana Foundation Professor Emeritus at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Geriatrics. Throughout his career, he has focused on medical research related to the elderly and has contributed significantly to the understanding of Geriatric Assessment, housing the elderly, and issues surrounding nursing homes. He has served as Chief Resident at Boston City Hospital and completed his medical degree at Yale University. Cooney has an extensive publishing history and has collaborated with a number of esteemed colleagues in the field of geriatrics. He has earned multiple accolades including the Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award and recognition as a Top Doc by Connecticut Magazine in 2015 and 2016. His commitment to education is exemplified by the Alvin Feinstein Award for Outstanding Teacher Clinical Skills from Yale School of Medicine. He remains an active member of the academic community, influencing the field of Geriatric medicine through both his research and teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1974-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Humana Foundation Professor Emeritus specializing in Geriatrics.

Awards

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Top Docs

2016-04-01
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Top Docs

2015-04-03
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Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award

2012-05-04
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Sanctae Crucis Award

2009-05-22
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Alvin Feinstein Award for Outstanding Teacher Clinical Skills

2007-05-22

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
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 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.