Dr. Yee Ming Chan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yee-Ming Chan, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Associate Physician in the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children's Hospital. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, San Francisco, obtained in 2002, and a Ph.D. in Genetics from the same institution, awarded in 2000. His research interests encompass reproductive endocrinology, puberty, differences and disorders of sex development, transgender health, and sex differences in human health and disease. Through his clinical and research work, Chan focuses on understanding the complexities of endocrine function and development, aiming to improve health outcomes for individuals with gender and hormonal health conditions. His contributions to the field are reflected in his extensive publication record and ongoing commitment to advancing the understanding of endocrine disorders.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical/quantitative science One year of Biology with lab (cellular/molecular focus) Two years of Chemistry with lab (Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry) One year of Calculus-based Physics Upper-level Mathematics (Differential Equations or Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Objectives (800-1200 words)
  • Personal Statement (400-800 words)
  • Three to five letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee ($75-$105)
Specialization Notes

This entry covers the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics (MEMP) PhD, which serves as the primary doctoral path for HST students collaborating with engineering departments like Biomedical Engineering and EECS. GRE is not accepted.