Dr. Ronald Salem

Professor

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Biography

Ronald R. Salem earned his medical degree from the University of Rhodesia and is a Board Certified Surgeon. He is passionate about improving the lives of patients with cancer and is committed to advancing medical surgical treatment by integrating the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery into clinical practice. As a part of a high-volume surgical practice in Connecticut, Dr. Salem specializes in malignant and pre-malignant diseases of the pancreas, liver, biliary system, gall bladder, stomach, colon, rectum, lymphoma, and neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. He also focuses on patients with liver tumors during pregnancy. His clinical research aims to optimize clinical outcomes for patients undergoing pancreatic surgery and addresses combined modality therapy for esophageal cancer and the management of pancreatic cysts and benign malignant liver tumors. Dr. Salem has received several honors, including recognition as one of the Top Minimally Invasive Surgeons in the NY Metro Area for ten years and has been awarded the prestigious David and Cindy Lefell Award for clinical excellence, along with the Heroes Award from Yale New Haven Hospital.

Research Interests

Awards

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Master of Arts, Honoris Causa

2006-01-01
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Doctors - N.Y. Metro Area

2008-01-01
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Connecticut Magazine Top Docs

2016-04-01
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Connecticut Magazine Top Docs

2015-04-03

Courses

Surgical Oncology Minimally Invasive Surgery

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.