Dr. Seth Powsner

Professor

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Biography

Seth Powsner is a Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. He teaches psychiatry residents and advanced medical students, bringing over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Powsner currently serves as the Medical Director of the Crisis Intervention Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital's Emergency Department, a position he has held since 2000. Prior to his tenure at Yale, he was on the clinical faculty at the University of Chicago and also maintained a private practice in downtown Chicago. He has a strong research interest in the integration of technology into mental health care, focusing on how computer technology can enhance the collection and understanding of clinical information. Powsner is passionate about addressing urgent mental health needs and applies a diverse range of assessment practices to ensure the well-being of his patients. His academic contributions include involvement in numerous publications and collaborations within the field of psychiatry and emergency medicine, where he explores the interface between medical informatics and clinical practice.

Research Interests

Awards

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National Award

2013-05-15
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National Award

2012-05-15
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National Award

2000-11-16

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.