Dr. Madonna Lee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Madonna Lee, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Yale University, specializing in pediatric congenital cardiac surgery. She completed her medical degree at Michigan State University and pursued her general surgery residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson before finishing her fellowship in adult cardiothoracic surgery at Ohio State University. Dr. Lee's training includes a congenital cardiac surgery fellowship at Seattle Children's Hospital. With a keen interest in health science, she has shifted focus from biomedical engineering to medicine, driven by her passion for impactful surgical outcomes. Her research primarily involves quality improvement in surgical outcomes for congenital heart disease, drawing insights from national databases to enhance patient care. Dr. Lee is committed to collaborative team efforts within the Yale New Haven Pediatric Heart Center, valuing the input of specialists across disciplines to ensure comprehensive care for patients and their families. She has been actively involved in professional organizations like the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and has received awards for her contributions to the field, including the Yale Surgery Citizenship Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, US

Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Awards

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Yale Surgery Citizenship, Helping Hand Award

2024-03-05
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Yale Surgery Citizenship, Recognition of Service

2023-06-30

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.