Dr. Melissa Landis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melissa W Landis is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine specializing in Pediatrics, particularly in Neonatology. She received her medical degree from Stony Brook University and completed her pediatric residency at Columbia University. Following her residency, she pursued a fellowship in Neonatology at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center in 2014. With a decade of experience, she has been an attending neonatologist and has returned to the Northeast to join the faculty at Yale. Her research interests primarily focus on medical education, neonatal simulation, and the management and prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Outside of her professional endeavors, Melissa enjoys participating in long-distance running events and traveling with her husband and children.

Research Interests

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.