Dr. Rima Fawaz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rima Fawaz, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with a specialization in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Yale School of Medicine. She completed her undergraduate medical degree at the American University of Beirut, followed by a pediatric residency at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, and fellowships in Gastroenterology and Pediatric Transplant Hepatology at Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital, respectively. Dr. Fawaz has dedicated over 14 years to pediatric liver transplant care at Boston Children's Hospital, where she served as the Medical Director of the Intestinal Multivisceral Transplant Program and was recognized for her teaching contributions. In 2019, she joined Yale as the Medical Director of Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, where she continues to engage in research and clinical trials focused on liver diseases in children. Her work aims to improve treatment outcomes for complex cases of end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure, contributing significantly to pediatric hepatology. Dr. Fawaz is highly involved in educating future medical professionals and frequently collaborates on publications related to her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-09-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Appointed Medical Director of Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.

Medical Director

— 2019-09-01

Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, MA

Led the Intestinal Multivisceral Transplant Program and focused on complex care for pediatric liver transplant patients.

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
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  • 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.