Dr. Wajih Kidwai

Associate Professor

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Biography

Wajih Kidwai, MD, is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine specializing in Medical Oncology and Hematology. He has been a member of the Yale New Haven Hospital staff since 2001 and quickly developed a thriving oncology practice. Kidwai emphasizes adherence to national quality guidelines while providing state-of-the-art cancer care. He has led the Smilow Cancer Hospital Office in Guilford since 2012 and has focused on expanding care services, specifically in breast cancer through collaboration with various oncology departments. He participates actively in clinical research, serving as an investigator and sub-investigator in several clinical trials. His work includes significant contributions to the Clinical Research Working Group and the Institutional Review Board. Kidwai is also involved in mentoring medical students, offering insights into oncology through clerkships and workshops. He presented a quality care project at a national oncology symposium in November 2018. His areas of interest encompass breast neoplasms, gastrointestinal oncology, and hematologic oncology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Member of the Yale New Haven Hospital staff and developed an oncology practice.

Medical Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Smilow Cancer Hospital • Guilford, CT

Lead the Smilow Cancer Hospital Office in Guilford.

Awards

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Trainee Investigator Award

1995-01-01
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Award for Scholarly Activity

1994-01-01
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Merit Award

1994-01-01

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.