Dr. Mary Savoye

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mary Savoye-DeSanti, MS, RD, CD-N, CDE is a leading authority in the fields of obesity and diabetes clinical research at Yale University. She serves as the associate director of pediatric obesity at the Yale School of Medicine and as a clinical dietitian at the Yale Stress Center, accumulating over 20 years of experience. Savoye has published several research articles and chapters in textbooks, and is the author of the book "The 1 Thing Diet". In addition to her work on weight management, she developed the Bright Bodies Healthy Lifestyle Program for overweight children and their parents, which has been implemented globally. With degrees in nutrition and dietetics as well as business administration, she also holds an MS in clinical mental health counseling. Her expertise involves providing education and support to help patients manage their diets and lifestyle changes effectively. As a certified diabetes educator, she is well aware of the challenges faced by individuals with Type 2 diabetes and their families, advocating for significant lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes. Savoye is also involved in additional research initiatives regarding obesity and diabetes among children and adults.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Director of Pediatric Obesity

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Oversees the pediatric obesity program, focusing on research and clinical care.

Clinical Dietitian

— Present

Yale Stress Center • New Haven, CT

Provides nutritional counseling related to mental health.

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.