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Andrea Silber, MD

Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)
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Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology)

Biography

Dr. Silber is the Associate CEHE Director for Clinical Research. As a medical oncologist who serves as the Medical Director and Physician Champion of the Centers for Disease Control/Connecticut Department of Public Health's 5-year provider supported grant at Yale New Haven Hospital entitled, The Connecticut Cancer Screening Program (CCSP), she designed the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Outreach and Support Program for Underserved Women, which is a culturally competent program supported by the Breast Cancer Alliance of Greenwich. She has supervised Community Health Educators dating back to 1996, when she received a national Komen award for the Sister to Sister Program, and has been recognized for expertise in breast cancer among African American women. She has directed a cancer clinic for the uninsured and underinsured for two decades and have formed community relationships, which require many years to nurture and demonstrate constancy. This year, she became the principal investigator of the Avon-Pfizer Metastatic Breast Cancer Grants Program: Identify-Amplify-Unify. This program assists organizations that provide information and services to help patients in navigating the medical and emotional challenges associated with their disease. Dr. Silber was awarded this grant from a highly competitive pool of 23 non-profit organizations nationally. Also, this year, CT Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) awarded a grant to fund a novel program called “Breast Cancer S.W.A.T. Team- We’ve got your back!”.

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As a principal investigator, she assists economically disadvantaged breast cancer patients to adhere to treatment using medical legal partnership. This year, she was selected to participate as a leadership fellow of the Connecticut Health Foundation. The fellowship was established in 2005, and brings together diverse individuals from multiple sectors who are dedicated to achieving health equity. Each year, the foundation selects up to 20 participants into this competitive ten-month program. Throughout this program, her project has been to increase clinical trial participation among ethnic minorities and capitalize on opportunities created by the Affordable Care Act.

On May 1, 2015, she was named Assistant Clinical Director for Diversity and Health Equity at Yale Cancer Center and focuses on engagement with community partners in improving education for prevention and screening and access to cancer care for diverse populations within the local community as well as Greater New Haven area.

Appointments

Education & Training

Fellowship
Yale-New Haven Hospital (1987)
Residency
Yale-New Haven Hospital (1985)
Chief Resident
Yale New Haven Hospital (1984)
Attending Physcian
Yale New Haven Hospital (1984)
Intern
Yale University School of Medicine (1982)
MD
New York University (1981)
BA
Oberlin College (1977)

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Breast

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Andrea Silber's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

2022

Clinical Trials

Current Trials

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    Connecticut Medicine

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    Connecticut Medicine - Oncology

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    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Woman

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    African American Women's Union Summit

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    Sisters Journey

Clinical Care

Overview

Andrea Silber, MD, is the assistant clinical director for health equity and diversity at the Yale Cancer Center. In this role, she provides community education about cancer prevention and screening.

As a breast oncologist, her focus is treating women diagnosed with breast cancer with a special interest in helping women who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.

“Every day, I get to work with wonderful women—some of whom may be not at their healthiest, but they’re at their best, strongest, and most generous, and are trying their hardest,” says Dr. Silber. “I see women who put their bodies through really tough things and do it with a sense of humor or generosity. I’m lucky. People who work with cancer patients see humanity at its best.”

Dr. Silber has received national recognition for her expertise in treating breast cancer in Black women. She dedicates her time to doing outreach work through a grant that supports economically disadvantaged women with breast cancer who are uninsured or underinsured.

She is also an associate professor of clinical medicine (medical oncology) at Yale School of Medicine.

Clinical Specialties

Medical Oncology; Breast Oncology

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Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Latest Certification Date
    2023
    Original Certification Date
    1991
  • Internal Medicine

    Certification Organization
    AB of Internal Medicine
    Original Certification Date
    1984

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