Dr. Michael Strambler

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Strambler is an Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. His work primarily focuses on child well-being and education, with an emphasis on early childhood care and learning. He examines various factors within childcare and educational settings that impact young children's development and pre-academic outcomes. Strambler is also concerned with psychosocial well-being, particularly in the area of social emotional learning (SEL), which encompasses skills related to self-control and managing interpersonal conflict. He investigates how sociopolitical dynamics influence health education and the delivery of healthcare services, particularly in urban contexts. Strambler has collaborated with numerous researchers and practitioners through partnerships such as the Partnership Early Education Research (PEER), aiming to address these issues within Connecticut communities. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley, and has extensive postdoctoral experience, including training at the Consultation Center at Yale, supported by the Ford Foundation.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and research in child well-being and education.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Rush University Medical Center • Chicago, IL

Postdoctoral research in child development.

Postdoctoral Associate

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Research and training in clinical psychology and consultation.

Awards

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Kenneth B. Mamie P. Clark Early Career Grant

2012-08-30
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Ford Foundation Junior Scholar Mentee Award

2007-08-01
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W.T. Grant Foundation Predoctoral Award

2002-05-01

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.