Dr. Stephanie Schmidt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stephanie Schmidt is a primary care sports medicine physician specializing in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of common problems and injuries, including muscle strains, sprains, joint pain, arthritis, and tendinitis. Her passion for medicine began at a young age, influenced by her brother's heart condition and multiple hospital visits. This early exposure sparked her curiosity about medicine and the importance of saving lives. Dr. Schmidt's undergraduate studies in musculoskeletal anatomy fueled her love for sports medicine, leading her to choose a family medicine residency before pursuing a sports medicine fellowship. As an advocate for preventive care and an active lifestyle, she emphasizes the role of primary care in helping patients remain active and healthy. Dr. Schmidt aims to provide realistic expectations to her patients, focusing on their stories and involving them in their care decisions. She is also the head primary care physician for Yale University Athletics and a member of the Connecticut State Medical Society’s Committee on Medical Aspects of Sports.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-09-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Primary care sports medicine physician specializing in nonoperative orthopaedics and comprehensive musculoskeletal care.

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.