Dr. Stephan Ariyan

Professor

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Biography

Stephan Ariyan is the Frank F. Kanthak Professor Emeritus at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Otolaryngology. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his surgical training at Yale, where he became board certified in both General and Plastic Surgery. Since joining the Yale faculty in 1976, he has played a pivotal role in developing surgical practices, particularly in the treatment of head and neck cancer, breast cancer, and malignant melanoma. Notably, he established the Yale Melanoma Program and the Microsurgery Service. Recognized for his contributions to reconstructive surgery, he pioneered the Pectoralis Major Flap. His international humanitarian efforts include training reconstructive surgeons in Armenia after a devastating earthquake. Dr. Ariyan has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to medicine and education, including the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award and the Medal of Honor from New York Medical College. He has authored over 300 scientific papers and five surgical books, significantly impacting the field of plastic surgery and surgical education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1976-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Led multiple initiatives in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Director

1976-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Yale Melanoma Program • New Haven, CT

Oversaw multidisciplinary team focusing on melanoma treatment.

Awards

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Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award

2017-02-27
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Medal of Honor

2016-05-25
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Robert Goldwyn Lifetime Achievement Award

2015-06-06

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.