Mitchell Clark, MD
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Biography
Dr. Clark holds the rank of assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Yale University School of Medicine. After finishing residency at Yale New Haven Health, he completed his fellowship training at the internationally renowned Princess Margaret Cancer Center at the University of Toronto where he gained clinical and surgical expertise in all aspects of gynecologic cancer care. He also engaged in a rigorous research program focusing on furthering our understanding of the role of surgery in high-risk ovarian cancer. During his fellowship, he completed a Master's of Public Health and continues to actively research cervical cancer prevention at a population level using healthcare administrative databases. He has received numerous National and International awards for his research, teaching and surgical skills including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC) Research Award, Award of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (AAGL) and Yale School of Medicine Teaching Award.
Education & Training
- FellowUniversity of Toronto (2020)
- ResidentYale University Bridgeport Hospital (2017)
- BScSt. Francis Xavier University, Biology (2009)
- MDAUC School of Medicine
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Career Investigator | NRG Oncology | 2021 |
| Best Oral Presentation, Annual Research Day | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto | 2019 |
| Best Poster Presentation, Annual General Meeting | The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada | 2018 |
| Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery | American Urogynecologic Society | 2017 |
| Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology in Residency | American Association of of Gynecologic Laparoscopists | 2017 |
| Medical Student Educator of the Year | Yale University School of Medicine | 2017 |
| Travel and Education Grant | Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons | 2016 |
| Medical Student Educator of the Year | Yale School of Medicine | 2015 |
| Dr. Asudulla-Bibijan Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research | St. Francis Xavier University | 2009 |
| Young Researcher Award | Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation | 2007 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Yale New Haven Healthy Lawrence and Memorial Hospital | Physician Advisory Council | 2023 - Present |
| Frontiers in Oncology | Editor | 2023 - Present |
| Connecticut Department of Health | CT Cancer Partnership's HPV workgroup | 2023 - Present |
| Insider | https://www.insider.com/uterine-cancer-researchers-obgyn-want-more-data-on-hair-straightener-chemicals-2022-12 | 2022 - Present |
| Yale University School of Medicine | Medical Education Committee | 2022 - Present |
| Medical Education Committee | Member | 2022 - Present |
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology | Committee Member | 2021 - Present |
| Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada | Member | 2017 - Present |
| American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Society of Gynecologic Oncology | Member | 2014 - Present |