Dr. Rummana Aslam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rummana Aslam, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Yale University. She specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, focusing on helping patients recover from severe injuries, illnesses, and surgeries. Dr. Aslam is board-certified in brain injury medicine and is recognized for her work with patients experiencing traumatic brain injuries and chronic wounds. As the medical director of the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine program at Yale New Haven Health’s Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, she addresses the complexities of wound healing in patients, particularly those with chronic conditions such as diabetes. Dr. Aslam's research interests encompass wound repair and regeneration, hyperbaric oxygen therapy applications, and patient outcome assessments in clinical trials. She has numerous publications and has collaborated frequently with other researchers in her field. In addition to her clinical and research work, she is involved in several committees at Yale, aiming to contribute to medical education and policy development.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-03-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Teaching and clinical practice in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation.

Chief, Physical Medicine Rehabilitation

— Present

Yale Medicine • New Haven, CT

Leadership in care for patients with brain injuries and chronic wounds.

Awards

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Innovators Award

2016-10-17
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Resident Excellence Award

2011-05-31

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.