Dr. Marc Pelletier

Professor

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Biography

Marc Pelletier, MD, MSc, FRCSC, is the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Yale Medicine and the physician-in-chief of cardiac surgery at the Heart Vascular Center of Yale New Haven Health System. He previously served as the division chief of cardiac surgery at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and held the Jay L. Ankeney Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University. With extensive expertise in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Pelletier leads a large team of cardiac surgeons and focuses on improving surgical outcomes through innovative techniques, including robotic surgery and artificial intelligence. As an acclaimed educator recognized with the Larry Cohn Outstanding Teacher Award, he has authored 130 peer-reviewed publications and shifted his research focus towards clinical outcomes, leveraging existing databases for insights into cardiac care. He has played pivotal roles in professional committees, including serving as the program chair for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ upcoming annual meeting.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief of Cardiac Surgery

2016-01-01 — Present

Yale Medicine • New Haven, CT

Leads a large team of cardiac surgeons, focusing on innovative surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes.

Division Chief of Cardiac Surgery

2010-01-01 — 2015-12-31

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Cleveland, OH

Led the cardiac surgery division, focusing on advanced treatment methodologies.

Surgical Director of TAVR Program

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Brigham Women’s Hospital • Boston, MA

Oversaw the TAVR program, implementing new initiatives in cardiac surgery.

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.