Dr. Nancy Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kim is a board-certified internist and hospitalist trained in health services research. She serves as the Senior Medical Director at Care Signature for Yale-New Haven Health System. In her capacity, she leads strategic clinical initiatives related to end-of-life care, healthcare equity, and hospital efficiency within Orthopedics and Physical Therapy services. Dr. Kim evaluates the impact of Care Signature clinical pathways on processes and clinical outcomes in a hospital setting. With extensive clinical experience, she brings a unique front-line perspective on daily hospital operations, integrating research with a deep understanding of the work environment and patient throughput. Her previous roles include serving as Associate Director for the Office of Student Research at Yale School of Medicine and as the Measure Lead for various CMS payment measures for conditions such as Acute Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure. Dr. Kim's work reflects a commitment to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Medical Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Yale-New Haven Health System • New Haven, CT

Leads strategic clinical initiatives in end-of-life care and healthcare equity, while ensuring efficient hospital processes.

Associate Director

2010-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Office of Student Research, Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Oversaw research initiatives and collaborated with students on various investigative projects.

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.