Dr. Whitney Besse

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Whitney Besse, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at Yale School of Medicine. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at Brown University in 2003 and received her MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2009. Dr. Besse undertook her residency and clinical training in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Yale School of Medicine and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in 2018. Her research focuses on the genetic basis of kidney diseases, specifically autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and related conditions. She employs genetic approaches to identify novel disease genes and to investigate the underlying mechanisms of these conditions, aiming to contribute to better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients. Dr. Besse is actively involved in clinical trials and has received numerous awards for her research contributions, including the Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award and the Yale Young Physician-Scientist Award.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology.

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.