Dr. Ryan Rimmer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryan Rimmer is an otolaryngologist specializing in advanced rhinology and skull base surgery. He has expertise in managing conditions such as chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyposis, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, olfactory dysfunction, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and sinonasal tumors. Dr. Rimmer collaborates with neurosurgeons and oculoplastic surgeons to treat skull base orbital diseases through minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and completed his MD at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, graduating summa cum laude with Research Honors. His clinical training includes an internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he was awarded the Balshi Award for resident research. Dr. Rimmer pursued an additional fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Oregon Health Science University. His research interests focus on outcomes research for patients with rhinologic, skull base, and orbital diseases, contributing to advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Specializes in otolaryngology, focusing on advanced rhinology and skull base surgery.

Awards

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Balshi Research Award

2019-08-06
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Chairman's Award

2015-06-01
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

2013-08-14

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.