Dr. Tariq Ahmad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tariq Ahmad, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Yale School of Medicine specializing in treating patients with end-stage heart failure and heart transplants. He completed his internal medicine training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and received an MPH from Harvard School of Public Health. His clinical specialties include heart failure and critical care medicine. He is actively involved in research aimed at using data to improve care for heart failure patients, conducting pragmatic clinical trials to answer fundamental questions in heart failure practice. Ahmad has collaborated with numerous researchers and has a notable publication record with impactful contributions to the field. His work focuses on biomarkers that help predict the progression of advanced heart conditions. He aims to enhance the treatment options available for patients with cardiomyopathies and advanced valvular diseases. Through his dedication to both patient care and research, Dr. Ahmad continues to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine at Yale.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-03-05 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Chief of Heart Failure Program, focusing on the care of patients with end-stage heart failure.

Advanced Heart Failure Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC

Completed specialized training in advanced heart failure and transplant medicine.

Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC

Underwent specialized training in cardiovascular medicine.

Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Duke Clinical Research Institute • Durham, NC

Engaged in research focusing on heart failure and related biomarkers.

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.