Dr. Marco Ramos

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marco Ramos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Yale University, specializing in the history of mental health. His research focuses on health activism, pharmaceutical history, and the impacts of Cold War policies in Latin America. Currently, he is writing a book on Cold War violence and health justice in Argentina and is beginning a new project on the history of psychedelics, particularly regarding ayahuasca and the Amazon region. His writings include articles and essays in journals such as the American Historical Review, Bulletin of the History of Medicine, and the New England Journal of Medicine. As a teacher, he aims to bring a critical historical perspective to discussions about anti-racism and interventions in science, medicine, and public health. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding mental health issues in their broader sociocultural and political contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in the history of mental health and medicine.

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.