https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-rss/?keywordId=1797&orgId=113867&title=Resident+and+Fellow+Alumni+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Alumni Affairs (YSM) en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sun, 17 May 2026 14:36:03 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/a-culture-change-when-it-comes-to-clinician-mental-health/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/a-culture-change-when-it-comes-to-clinician-mental-health/ As both a medical student and a patient at Yale in the early 2000s, alumnus Javier Lopez gained an early appreciation for physician self-care. Now he’s a leader in the effort to remove stigma around psychiatric illness and obstacles to treatment. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumni-bookshelf-florence-comite-md-76-res-78/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumni-bookshelf-florence-comite-md-76-res-78/ Florence Comite, MD ’76, RES ’78, is an internationally recognized endocrinologist and physician‑scientist whose pioneering work in precision medicine and healthy longevity has shaped personalized, data‑driven care across the lifespan. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/expanding-culinary-medicine-at-yale-and-beyond/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/expanding-culinary-medicine-at-yale-and-beyond/ Culinary medicine specialist Nate Wood, MD, RES '22, FEL '24, MHS ’24, says, “Ditch the guilt; all foods fit.” That is, as long as the scales tip toward healthy food choices. Great news! Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumni-bookshelf-eric-l-krakauer-phd-91-md-92-res-95/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumni-bookshelf-eric-l-krakauer-phd-91-md-92-res-95/ Eric L. Krakauer, MD ’92, PhD ’91, RES ’95, is a global leader in palliative care whose career spans clinical practice, ethics, and global health. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumni-bookshelf-john-a-libertino-md-res-70/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumni-bookshelf-john-a-libertino-md-res-70/ John A. Libertino, MD, RES ’70, completed his urology residency at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and is professor of urology at Tufts University. Former CEO and chairman of Lahey Clinic, he is a renowned author and editor, honored with multiple awards, and recently published "Renal Cancer," reflecting his expertise. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/frederick-l-rick-greene-md-res-76-facs-receives-inaugural-1819-alumni-society-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/frederick-l-rick-greene-md-res-76-facs-receives-inaugural-1819-alumni-society-award/ This prestigious honor celebrates Dr. Greene’s remarkable professional accomplishments, groundbreaking innovation, and exemplary leadership in the field of medicine. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumna-neurosurgeon-makes-lasting-impact-at-yale-school-of-medicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/alumna-neurosurgeon-makes-lasting-impact-at-yale-school-of-medicine/ Veronica Chiang, MD, RES ’00, has been a prominent figure at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) for over three decades. She began her neurosurgery training at YSM and has since become a distinguished researcher, faculty member, and leader in admissions. Chiang is passionate about the New Haven community and values the collaborative environment at YSM. Her fascination with the brain led her to specialize in radiosurgical treatments and functional neurosurgery. As assistant dean of admissions, she engages alumni and recruits new students. Chiang also participates in mission trips, recently contributing to a hospital in Zambia with her husband. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/former-yale-school-of-medicine-trained-neurosurgeon-grows-virtual-first-musculoskeletal-practice/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/former-yale-school-of-medicine-trained-neurosurgeon-grows-virtual-first-musculoskeletal-practice/ Ryan Grant, MD, MBA, RES ’17, FEL ’18, a former complex spine neurosurgeon who trained at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), thrives on continuous learning, has a healthy disrespect for the status quo, and follows his heart. These traits spurred him to diverge onto a second career path and become a serial entrepreneur. He currently leads the nationwide, virtual-first musculoskeletal medical practice Vori Health, which he co-founded in 2020. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/moeller-and-talwalkar-appointed-to-medical-education-leadership-positions/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/moeller-and-talwalkar-appointed-to-medical-education-leadership-positions/ Associate Professor of Neurology Jeremy Moeller, MD, MSc, has been appointed associate dean for curriculum for the MD Program at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), effective March 1, 2025; and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine (General Medicine) and Pediatrics Jaideep Talwalkar, MD, has been appointed as the inaugural associate dean for education technology and innovation at YSM, effective Feb. 15, 2025. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/berman-harding-new-co-chairs-of-yale-psychiatry-alumni-association/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/berman-harding-new-co-chairs-of-yale-psychiatry-alumni-association/ Robert Berman, MD, and Lisa Harding, MD, have been selected as the new co-chairs of the Yale Psychiatry Alumni Association. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/inaugural-weiss-distinguished-alumni-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/inaugural-weiss-distinguished-alumni-award/ Yale Urology has announced the winner of the inaugural Robert M. Weiss Distinguished Alumni Medal. Find out who it is, how he views the honor, and why leadership is making this kind of recognition a priority. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/former-ysm-resident-applies-broad-training-to-enhance-patient-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/alumni/news-article/former-ysm-resident-applies-broad-training-to-enhance-patient-care/ Throughout his career, Kelvin A. Baggett, MD, MPH, MBA, has been applying his background and training to advance his mission of “making better care and services available to as many people as possible.” The broad training has equipped him to evaluate challenges in health care from multiple perspectives and facilitate solutions. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z