Dr. Sayed Azizi

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Azizi joined Yale as the Clinical Chief of Behavioral Neurology and Memory Disorders, aiming to build a world-class clinical care and research program for dementia. He earned his MD and Ph.D. from Southwestern Medical School and completed his neurology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Before Yale, he was chairperson of the Department of Neurology at Temple University and led the Global Neuroscience Institute in Philadelphia. Certified in neurology and neurocritical care, he has published extensively on neuro-morphology and has been recognized as a Top Doc by Philadelphia Magazine for 14 years. His clinical focus is on neurodegenerative disorders, emphasizing the importance of understanding dementia not just as a condition affecting patients, but as a challenge for families and caregivers. His research examines the societal, biological, and functional dimensions of dementia care, striving to enhance the quality of life for patients and their loved ones.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Chief Behavioral Neurology

2020-01-01 — Present

Yale Medicine • New Haven, CT

Leads clinical operations in Behavioral Neurology and Memory Disorders.

Chairperson

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Department of Neurology, Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

Oversaw departmental functions and academic leadership.

Director

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Global Neuroscience Institute • Philadelphia, PA

Directed research and clinical initiatives in neurology.

Awards

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Russell Pearl Moses Award

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Golden Apple Award

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.