Dr. Peter Block

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Block, MD, MSc, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Digestive Diseases at Yale School of Medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Haverford College, a Master of Science in Immunology from the University of Oxford, and a Medical Doctorate from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Block completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University. He further pursued subspecialty fellowship training in Advanced Liver Diseases and Transplant Hepatology at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Block is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and board eligible in Transplant Hepatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, focusing on health outcomes related to chronic liver diseases, particularly hepatitis B, liver cancer, and cirrhosis. In addition to his clinical work, he is committed to medical education, teaching students and clinical trainees at the medical school.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Works as a physician and gastroenterologist specializing in transplant hepatology, providing direct patient care and performing endoscopic procedures.

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.