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About Yale School of Medicine

Leadership, Administration & Governance

Yale School of Medicine (YSM) is led by Dean Nancy J. Brown, MD, who reports to the president of the university. She is advised by deputy deans for academic, scientific, and clinical affairs; education; diversity and inclusion; and finance and administration.

Office of the Dean

Nancy J. Brown, MD, joined Yale School of Medicine as Jean and David W. Wallace Dean of Medicine and C.N.H Long Professor of Internal Medicine in February 2020. As dean, she oversees one of the world’s leading institutions for biomedical research, education, and advanced clinical care.

People at Yale School of Medicine

Find faculty, staff, leadership, and administration members at Yale School of Medicine.

Yale School of Medicine Departments & Centers

View a list of all departments, centers, and programs at YSM, and visit their websites.

Yale School of Medicine Strategic Planning

YSM's strategic planning for education, research, and diversity includes student engagement in attaining competency; faculty participation in the educational mission; creating a more inclusive and enriched learning community; investing across scientific disciplines; and building on key strengths in the school, such as data science, team science, and health equity research.

Additional Giving Opportunities

From the Alumni Fund to Planned Giving to Leadership Giving, explore additional ways you can make an impact on Yale School of Medicine. Your gift will help us continue the vital and life-changing work we do—for all humanity.