People at Yale School of Medicine
he people of Yale School of Medicine—more than 11,000 faculty and staff—are the driving force behind our work in discovery, education, patient care, and service. This page is a hub for finding and connecting with colleagues across the medical school, while also offering a clear view of how YSM is organized and led.
Use the People Search to locate individuals and offices, browse A–Z listings for faculty and staff, and explore leadership, administration, and governance resources, including YSM organizational charts. Whether you’re looking for a collaborator, a contact in a department, or information about the school’s leadership structure, you’ll find the key pathways here.
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Leadership, Administration & Governance
Yale School of Medicine (YSM) is led by Dean Nancy J. Brown, MD, who reports to the president of the university. She is advised by deputy deans for academic, scientific, and clinical affairs; education; collaborative excellence; and finance and administration.
YSM Faculty List: A to Z
This A–Z directory provides a comprehensive listing of Yale School of Medicine faculty in one place. Use the search tool to quickly find an individual by name, or browse alphabetically to explore the full faculty community across YSM.
YSM Staff List: A to Z
This page provides an A–Z listing of Yale School of Medicine staff, making it easy to locate colleagues across departments, programs, and offices.
Organizational Charts for YSM
The Yale School of Medicine is one of Yale University's professional schools. It is organized into 28 academic departments, 10 basic science and 18 clinical, and led by a dean, who is advised by seven deputy deans.