Dr. Lou Hart

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lou Hart, MD, MBA, is a physician-executive and academic hospitalist specializing in pediatrics and healthcare entrepreneurship. He is dedicated to building reliable, effective, and financially sustainable health systems. His work integrates clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety, health equity, and emerging technology to improve healthcare delivery. His expertise lies in identifying and addressing unjust variations in care practices that adversely affect patient outcomes. He has held leadership roles in several major health systems, promoting health equity through clinical pathways and decision support. Dr. Hart completed his medical training at the University of California-San Diego and his residency in pediatrics at New York University. He has also earned his MBA from Yale School of Management and participated in fellowships focused on health equity and quality improvement.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializing in pediatric hospital medicine with focus on patient safety and healthcare equity.

System Medical Director Health Equity

— Present

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

Led initiatives to embed health equity into clinical pathways and decision support systems.

System Director Equity, Quality & Safety

— Present

NYC Health + Hospitals • New York, NY

Oversaw quality and safety initiatives to improve care for vulnerable populations.

Awards

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Pozen-Commonwealth Fund Fellow

2023-07-01
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Clinical Teacher of the Year Award

2019-06-30
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Clinical Teacher of the Year Award

2018-06-30
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Clinical Teacher of the Year Award

2017-06-30

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.