Dr. Linda Bockenstedt

Professor

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Biography

Linda Bockenstedt is a physician-scientist and the Harold W. Jockers Professor in the Section of Rheumatology at Yale School of Medicine. Since joining the faculty in 1989, she has directed a research program focused on understanding the pathogenesis of Lyme disease and other infection-related rheumatic diseases. Her research is consistently supported by the National Institutes of Health and has garnered international recognition for its contributions to understanding the host immune response to spirochetal infections. Bockenstedt is actively involved in educating medical trainees and is a Master of the American College of Rheumatology. Her leadership roles include serving as the Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs at Yale School of Medicine and involvement in the NIH NIAID Council and the Department of Defense Tick-Borne Disease Research Program. She has published significant research on Lyme borreliosis, emphasizing the importance of innate immunity and the challenges of timely diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1989-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Directs research program focused on understanding the pathogenesis of Lyme disease.

Chief Resident

1985-01-01 — 1986-01-01

Yale-New Haven Hospital • New Haven, CT

Oversaw residency training in internal medicine.

Resident

1984-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Yale-New Haven Hospital • New Haven, CT

Completed residency training 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.