Dr. Rachel Katz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachel Katz, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, where she specializes in interventional psychiatry, particularly mood disorders. She completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Religion and Communication Studies, while also focusing on pre-medical studies and dance technique. Dr. Katz earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In her career, Dr. Katz has dedicated herself to treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, utilizing advanced techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to improve patient outcomes. She serves as Co-Director of the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Service at the Yale Psychiatric Hospital and is actively engaged in research with frequent collaborators. Dr. Katz has received numerous honors, including the Distinguished Women in Medicine Award from Yale School of Medicine, recognizing her contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-06-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializing in interventional psychiatry focusing on mood disorders.

Awards

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Distinguished Women in Medicine

2020-05-01
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Ira Levine Award

2015-05-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society

2013-05-01
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Leah M. Dickstein Women in Psychiatry Award

2012-05-01

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.