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Catherine Salva, MD, MSEd

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Med School Recruit - Prof - Acad Clin Track
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About

Titles

Med School Recruit - Prof - Acad Clin Track

Vice Chair of Education, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

MSEd
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, Medical Education (2022)
Resident
New York Presbyterian Hospital-- Columbia (2003)
MD
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, n/a (1999)
AB
Harvard College, Romance Languages and Literatures (1994)

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

  • activity

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • activity

    Council for Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Examination Committee

Honors

  • honor

    Faculty Award

  • honor

    Robert Dunning Dripps Memorial Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education

  • honor

    National Faculty Award

  • honor

    Faculty Teaching Award for Excellence in Resident Education

  • honor

    Penn Pearl

Clinical Care

Overview

Catherine Salva, MD, is a gynecologist who specializes in minimally invasive gynecology. She manages a wide range of gynecologic conditions using techniques that rely on small incisions, which can help reduce recovery times. In procedures such as these, Dr. Salva strives to balance the most advanced methods with individualized care.

As a professor and vice chair of education in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Salva engages in research aimed at improving surgical approaches and patient outcomes. She seeks to refine existing procedures to enhance patient comfort and advance women’s health care overall.

Dr. Salva received her medical training from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, then completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Clinical Specialties

Minimally Invasive Gynecology; Gynecology

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Original Certification Date
    2006

Get In Touch

Contacts

Mobile Phone Number

Locations

  • Education Division

    Academic Office

    Farnam Memorial Building

    310 Cedar Street, Fl 3, Ste Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rm 337A

    New Haven, CT 06510