Sarah Elizabeth Schellhorn, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology); Chief, Ambulatory Officer
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Biography
I am an Associate Professor of Medicine in the section of Medical Oncology within the Department of Medicine, and in the clinic, I see patients with breast cancer. I am also involved in education of students, residents, and fellows here at Yale. Outside of the clinic, I am involved with the COPPER (Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research) Center within the School of Medicine, with a specific interest in chemotherapy regimens used in the treatment of breast cancer and how they are used in clinical practice.
Education & Training
- FellowshipM.D. Anderson Cancer Center (2013)
- ResidencyBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2009)
- MDWeill Cornell Medical College (2006)
- BAHarvard College (2000)
Activities
- ASCO Breast Cancer Case DiscussionNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Yale Cancer Center ASCO Review
- Outcomes of Real-World Use of Eribulin Plus Trastuzumab for HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast CancerSan Antonio, TX, United States 2018San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- Prioritization of patient reported outcomes (PROs) by women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC).San Antonio, TX, United States 2018San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- Using Text Messaging and Mobile Health to Guide and Improve Oncology CareNew Haven, CT, United States 2018Yale Therapeutic Radiology Grand Rounds
- Using Text Messaging and Mobile Health to Guide and Improve Oncology CareGreenwich, CT, United States 2018Greenwich Hospital Grand Rounds
- Updates in Breast CancerNew Haven, CT, United States 2018Yale Cancer Center ASCO Review
- A 3-D View of Novel Targeted Agents in Metastatic, Hormone-Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Breast CancerConway, NH, United States 2018Invited Lecture
- Using Text Messaging and Mobile Health to Guide and Improve Cancer CareSan Francisco, CA, United States 2018Using Text Messaging and Mobile Health to Guide and Improve Cancer Care
- The Use of Text Messaging to Guide and Improve Patient CareSan Diego, CA, United States 2017Annual American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Meeting
- Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment: anti-HER2 Therapy, PARP inhibitors, and Immunotherapy: ASCO HighlightsOklahoma City, OK, United States 2017ASCO
- Updates in Breast CancerNew Haven, CT, United States 2017Yale Cancer Center ASCO Review
- Development of an interactive text messaging tool to improve adherence with adjuvant endocrine therapy: Breast cancer endocrine therapy adherence (BETA) pilot studySan Antonio, TX, United States 2015San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- Updates in Breast CancerNew Haven, CT, United States 2014Yale Cancer Center ASCO Review
- San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2013: Review of Adjuvant TrialsNew Hyde Park, NY, United States 2014Post-San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
- 10-year Outcomes of Breast Cancer Patients with Histologically-Confirmed Axillary Lymph Node Metastases and pCR after Primary Systemic ChemotherapyAlexandria, VA, United States 2013Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Hormonal Therapy in Breast Cancer Treatment and PreventionHouston, TX, United States 2013Physician Assistant Clinical Pharmacology Curriculum
- Improving Time to Cancer Diagnosis in an Underserved PopulationAlexandria, VA, United States 2013American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Patterns of the Use of Primary Systemic Chemotherapy in the United States.San Antonio, TX, United States 2013San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| David S. Fischer MD Annual Teaching Award, given for outstanding teaching and mentoring fellows in medical oncology | Yale Cancer Center | 2019 |
| David S. Fischer MD Annual Teaching Award | Yale Cancer Center | 2016 |
| Quality Care Symposium Merit Award, Feasibility and savings of a suspicion of cancer clinic at a large county hospital. | Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology | 2012 |
| Clifton Howe Award, given for clinical excellence to medical oncology fellow | MD Anderson Cancer Center | 2011 |
| Henry Adelman Memorial Award for Excellence in Geriatric Medicine | Weill Medical College of Cornell University | 2006 |
| Honor Medical Society | Alpha Omega Alpha | 2005 |
| Medical Student Scholar | Hartford Foundation/Samuels Foundation/American Federation on Aging Research | 2003 |
| Student Fellow | Endocrine Society | 1999 |
| Honorary Harvard College Scholarship | Harvard University | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BMC Cancer (BioMed Central) (ad hoc) | Reviewer | 2019 |
| Cancer Investigation (ad hoc) | Reviewer | 2019 |
| Protocol Review Committee | Member | 2019 |
| Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) Clinical Cancer Informatics | Editor | 2019 |
| Ambulatory Care Committee (Steering Committee) | Member | 2019 |
| Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Symptom Control and Quality of Life Committee | Member | 2018 |
| Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Digital Engagement Committee (Breast Committee Liaison, Survey Working Group) | Member | 2018 |
| Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Breast Cancer Committee | Member | 2018 |
| Infinite Strength | Infinite Strength is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make medical treatments accessible for underserved patients with breast cancer and to offset comfort care costs that can make all the difference in the healing process, both physically and emotionally. | 2018 - Present |
| Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (ad hoc) | Reviewer | 2017 |
| Journal of National Comprehensive Cancer Network (ad hoc) | Reviewer | 2017 |
| Scalp Cooling Committee | Member | 2017 |
| Journal of Oncology (ad hoc) | Reviewer | 2016 |
| NP1 Ambulatory Floor Chief | Lead | 2016 |
| Environment & Human Health, Inc. | Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI) is a ten-member, science-based organization composed of physicians, public health professionals and policy experts dedicated to protecting human health from environmental harms through research, education and the promotion of sound public policy. | 2016 - Present |
| Clinical Therapeutics (ad hoc) | Reviewer | 2015 |
| Smilow Cancer Hospital/Yale Cancer Center Oral Chemotherapy Task Force | Member | 2014 |
| Smilow Cancer Hospital/Yale Cancer Center Clinical Pathways Committee | Member | 2014 |
| SWOG Cancer Care Delivery Research Committee | Member | 2013 - 2018 |
| Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) | Member | 2013 |
| Certificate in Medical Quality (CMQ) | Participant | 2013 |
| Smilow Cancer Hospital/Yale Cancer Center Ambulatory Clinic Committee | Member | 2013 |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member | 2010 |
Departments & Organizations
- Cancer Prevention and Control
- Center for Breast Cancer
- COPPER Center
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Pusztai Lab
- Subset Medical Oncology Faculty
- Yale Cancer Center
- Yale Medicine