Dr. Melanie Sion

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melanie Sion, MD, FACS, is a surgeon specializing in General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care at Yale Medicine. She treats a variety of conditions utilizing emergency general surgery techniques as well as minimally invasive and robotic surgical approaches. Driven by her special interest in providing care to underserved and vulnerable populations both domestically and internationally, Dr. Sion is dedicated to improving health equity in care delivery. Her work also includes developing surgical services in Southern and East Africa, which involves educating the Yale community about the health disparities resulting from global poverty. Her extensive contributions to the surgical field demonstrate a commitment to exceptional patient care, particularly in emergency situations. She has a strong involvement in professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, where she has held several leadership roles. Dr. Sion actively participates in research and clinical activities aimed at enhancing surgical services.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-07-29 — Present

Yale Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializing in General Surgery, Trauma, and Surgical Critical Care, focusing on providing care to underserved populations.

Awards

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Fellow

2023-12-06
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Tanzania Spark Award

2023-04-01
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Yale Institute for Global Health Award

2022-05-02
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Yale Institute for Global Health Award

2021-10-24

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.