Dr. Sean Bickerton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Bickerton is a pediatric hospitalist in the Department of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Hospital Medicine. He graduated from the MD/PhD program at Yale School of Medicine in 2021, where he focused on developing novel nanoparticle-based therapies for autoimmune disease models in his research in biomedical engineering. Following his graduation, he completed his residency in Pediatrics at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, where he served as chief resident. He joined the faculty of the department on August 20, 2025, and is dedicated to advancing the field of pediatric medicine, particularly in critical care settings.

Research Interests

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.