Corey Cavanaugh, MD, fellow, nephrology
May 2019
Why did you choose medicine and Yale?
Medicine was an easy choice for me. Physiology was always my favorite class growing up. I love the complexity and the precision of the human body, especially the kidney. Add the fact that I can actually help people, it’s a dream job. My choice to come to Yale was not as easy, but equally gratifying. I knew the nephrology division was world class, but I wasn't sure if I was ready for such a rigorous fellowship. Dr. Ursula Brewster convinced me I was, and it was the best decision I've made for my career.
What is a fun fact about you?
I love to barbecue. Most weekends, if I’m not on call, I'll be smoking some sort of meat and watching sports with my family. I make a good brisket, not great, but good.
Perks of New Haven life?
New Haven is just the right size for me, without sacrificing too much of the luxuries of a larger city. There is good food, music, and entertainment, yet there are places likes Bishops Orchards and Arethusa Farm Dairy. It’s a good blend of urban and rural.
What is your 5-year goal? 10-year? Overall career?
To be honest, in 5 - 10 years, my goal is to make it to my son’s soccer practice and help my wife with the laundry! I'm not so regimented. But my overall career goal is to become a clinician educator, and expand the field of nephrology as a whole. I plan to focus my career on caring for patients with glomerulonephritis. Beyond that, we'll just wait and see.