Dr. Robert Weiss

Professor

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Biography

Robert M. Weiss is a prominent physician-scientist and pediatric urologist, serving as the Donald Guthrie Professor of Urology at Yale School of Medicine. He has had a distinguished career and has held leadership roles including Chief of the Section of Urology at Yale University School of Medicine and Interim Chair of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Weiss has received extensive training including a residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and has contributed significantly to pediatric urology through research and clinical practice. His research interests include signal transduction in urinary tract smooth muscle, and the use of nanoparticles for drug delivery in urology. A prolific writer, he has authored around 300 publications, contributing immensely to scientific literature. Dr. Weiss has received numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urodynamic Society, and is a fellow of prominent associations including the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in various committees and review boards and continues to lecture nationally and internationally, sharing his expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Conducts research and teaches in the field of urology.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

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Pediatric Urology Medal

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John W. Duckett, MD Pediatric Urology Research Excellence Award

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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  • 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.