Dr. Tariq Ahmad

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tariq Ahmad, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in the care of patients with end-stage heart failure and heart transplants. His clinical interests include treating patients with cardiomyopathies and advanced valvular diseases. Dr. Ahmad completed his Internal Medicine training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, where he also earned his MPH from Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his MD at SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and has undergone advanced training as a Heart Failure Fellow at Duke University Medical Center. He is also involved in pragmatic clinical trials aimed at using data to improve patient outcomes in heart failure care. Dr. Ahmad's research focuses on identifying biomarkers that predict the progression of advanced heart diseases. His dedication to understanding heart failure reflects a passion that began with his grandfather, a surgeon, and continued through his training and experience in the field, contributing significantly to the understanding and treatment of these complex conditions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Provides clinical care and conducts research focused on heart failure and advanced cardiac care.

Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Duke University Medical Center • Durham, NC

Trained in advanced heart failure management.

Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Duke Clinical Research Institute • Durham, NC

Conducted research on cardiovascular health outcomes.

Internal Medicine Resident

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Brigham and Women's Hospital • Boston, MA

Completed residency with a focus on internal medicine.

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.