Dr. Yashoda Naik

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Yashoda Naik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist with a special interest in obesity medicine. Her clinical practice focuses on the management of pediatric endocrine conditions, particularly those related to obesity and its associated comorbidities. Dr. Naik actively participates in clinical trials and is part of a multidisciplinary team at the UW Health Kids Fitness Clinic, where she emphasizes a family-centered approach to treatment. She is dedicated to encouraging family involvement in the care of their children to achieve optimal health outcomes. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Naik's research is geared towards understanding and preventing Type 2 diabetes mellitus in children, with a focus on the factors contributing to body composition and weight gain. She explores treatment effects related to visceral obesity and addresses psychological barriers and misconceptions surrounding pediatric obesity.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences