Dr. Molly Mcadow

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Molly McAdow, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Yale University. Her work focuses on high-risk pregnancies, particularly investigating preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure. Dr. McAdow received her MD and PhD in Microbiology from the University of Chicago, where her doctoral research explored interactions between Staphylococcus aureus virulence factors and the host coagulation cascade. Following her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale New Haven Hospital, she completed a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Currently, her research addresses the molecular mechanisms of endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets. Dr. McAdow is also engaged in exploring the biological aspects of labor induction, the use of oxytocin, and healthcare disparities affecting non-Hispanic Black mothers and their infants. Her academic contributions are recognized through multiple awards, including the inaugural Yale Physician Scientist Development Award, highlighting her commitment to advancing understanding in reproductive health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-06-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Resident

2018-06-01 — 2021-05-01

Yale New Haven Hospital • New Haven, CT

Completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Awards

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Perinatal Research Society Young Investigators Workshop Awardee

2023-09-29
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Fellow Research Award

2021-06-10
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Excellence in Obstetrics Award

2018-06-07
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Medical Student Teaching Award

2016-06-09

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.