Dr. William Damsky

Associate Professor

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Biography

William Damsky, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine specializing in dermatology and dermatopathology. His clinical practice focuses on various skin diseases, particularly cutaneous granulomatous disorders such as sarcoidosis and granuloma annulare. He is actively involved in the management of dermatologic conditions including psoriasis, eczema, acne, and skin cancer. Dr. Damsky's research employs pre-clinical and translational approaches to investigate inflammatory skin diseases and melanoma. He is currently leading a clinical trial about sarcoidosis and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. His research endeavors have been supported by prominent organizations, including the Dermatology Foundation and the Skin Cancer Foundation. He received the Young Investigator Award from the American Academy of Dermatology in 2020 for his work on sarcoidosis. Dr. Damsky completed his undergraduate, M.D., and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Vermont and completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Dermatology at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Specializing in dermatology and dermatopathology.

Attending Physician

— Present

Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale Health Center, VA Hospital, Cornell Scott Hill Health Center • New Haven, CT

Provides care for adult and pediatric patients with dermatologic conditions.

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.