Dr. Ross Maclean

Associate Professor

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Biography

R. Ross MacLean graduated with a PhD in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University in 2015, where he also completed a predoctoral internship at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. He transitioned into a post-doctoral fellowship focused on Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Care (MIRECC) before joining the faculty at Yale School of Medicine in 2017 as an Assistant Professor. His clinical research interests revolve around understanding the behavioral mechanisms that underlie addictive behaviors and in developing effective treatment strategies for addiction and co-occurring conditions. Dr. MacLean's current research utilizes mobile-based technology alongside experience sampling methodology to gain deeper insights into individual behavior, potentially offering innovative approaches for measuring treatment success in addiction. He has a deep commitment to integrating existing care models with novel methodologies to enhance overall treatment effectiveness.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Faculty member focused on addiction and mental health research.

Clinical Psychologist

2017-01-01 — Present

VA Connecticut Healthcare System • West Haven, CT

Provides psychological services and conducts clinical research.

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
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • 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.