Dr. Richa Sharma

Associate Professor

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Biography

Richa Sharma, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Neurology specializing in the prevention and treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. She completed her neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship in vascular neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was also a selected StrokeNet Research Fellow. Her research interests focus on the application of novel computational techniques to identify the underlying causes of strokes in individual patients, with a particular interest in cardioembolic sources. Dr. Sharma has an extensive background in clinical trials, particularly those relating to anticoagulation and stroke prevention, and has actively contributed to professional organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology. She also serves as a reviewer for the journal Circulation. Her academic achievements include multiple awards recognizing her contributions to clinical sciences and research in the field of neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology specializing in vascular neurology.

Awards

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Selected NIH StrokeNet Educational Core Trainee Representative

2020-10-06
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Record Annual Telestroke Volume

2020-10-06
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Record Annual IV-tPA Volume

2018-06-30
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Vice Dean’s Clinical Science Research Award

2012-06-01
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Eugene Stead Research Scholarship

2011-05-02

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.