Christopher Tormey, MD
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Biography
Christopher A. Tormey, MD is a pathologist (board certified in Clinical Pathology as well as Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine) in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Yale University. Clinically, Chris is the Medical Director of Transfusion & Apheresis Services at Yale-New Haven Hospital (New Haven, CT), also providing Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Hematology/Coagulation services at Yale-New Haven Hospital. From the research standpoint, Chris has several investigative interests including: alloimmunization to non-ABO antigens in the setting of transfusion or pregnancy; examining the platelet storage lesion; and optimizing test performance/interpretation in hemostasis assays. In addition to the above, Chris is also the Director of the Transfusion Medicine fellowship at Yale and teaches medical/PA/nursing students, residents, and fellows at the Yale School of Medicine.
Education & Training
- Clinical Fellow (Transfusion Medicine)Yale University School of Medicine (2008)
- ResidentYale University School of Medicine (2007)
- MDNew York Medical College (2004)
- BAUniversity of Chicago, Chemistry (2000)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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ASCP Mastership (MASCP) | American Society for Clinical Pathology | 2021 |
Resident Teaching Award | Dept. of Laboratory Medicine | 2019 |
The Ellis Benson Award | Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists | 2015 |
40 Under 40 Awardee | American Society for Clinical Pathology | 2014 |
Resident Teaching Award | Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine | 2014 |
Resident Teaching Award | Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine | 2009 |
Paul J. Strandjord Young Investigator Award | Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists | 2008 |
The Donald H. Buchholz Research Prize | Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine | 2007 |
Election to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society | Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society | 2004 |