Dr. Stephanie Leeds

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephanie Leeds is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, with particular expertise in food allergy. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University with a degree in English Literature and completed her medical studies at the University of Chicago. Dr. Leeds undertook her residency in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, followed by a fellowship in allergy and immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her research focuses primarily on food hypersensitivity, including the natural history, clinical manifestations, novel treatments, and educational challenges associated with food allergies. She is actively engaged in clinical research and collaborates with national and institutional partners to improve preventive strategies and treatment options for food allergies, especially in infants and toddlers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, focusing on food allergies.

Awards

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FLAME Award

2022-11-01
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Educator Development Award

2022-08-01
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Harvard Macy Institute Scholarship

2013-12-01
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Visiting Immunology Scholar Award

2011-08-01
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Pediatrics Scholar Award

2011-05-01

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
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  • 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.