Dr. Tara Herbert

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tara Herbert joined the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program faculty in 2022 as the Director of Clinical Skills Education. With 25 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant, she currently works clinically on the hospitalist service at Yale New Haven Hospital, where she has been employed for 15 years. Tara's academic credentials include a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Pace University in 2019, a Physician Associate certification from Yale University School of Medicine in 1996, and a Bachelor of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1991. She has received notable recognition, including the 2019 APP Clinical Excellence Award from the APP Leadership Committee at Yale New Haven Hospital. Tara is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates. Additionally, she volunteers for the Community Dining Room and HAVEN Free Clinic, where she supervises medical students in providing primary care to underserved populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine, Physician Associate Program • New Haven, CT

Faculty member responsible for instruction and curriculum development.

Awards

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APP Clinical Excellence Award

2019-02-13

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.