Dr. Lindsay Mcalpine

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lindsay McAlpine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in neuroimmunology and neuro-infectious diseases. She founded the NeuroCOVID Clinic at Yale in October 2020, focusing on treating patients who experience neurological issues related to Long COVID, multiple sclerosis, and other autoimmune disorders of the nervous system. Dr. McAlpine is an investigator in the COVID Mind Study at Yale, where her research interests revolve around understanding the pathophysiology of neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19, utilizing various MRI modalities. Her clinical specialties include neurology, multiple sclerosis, and infectious diseases. Dr. McAlpine is currently completing her fellowship specializing in multiple sclerosis and neuro-infectious diseases, contributing to research that explores the cognitive impacts of post-COVID conditions. She is a third-generation female physician inspired by the women in her family to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. McAlpine's work is characterized by a deep commitment to patient care, coupled with a fascination for developing effective treatments for complex neurological conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-07-01 — Present

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializes in neuroimmunology and directs the NeuroCOVID Clinic.

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.