About
Eileen Tichy is a Medical Educator at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. She serves as a Physician Assistant in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on treating children with type 1 diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia. Her clinical practice emphasizes patient education, leveraging her background as a dietician and expertise in nutritional biochemistry to reduce the burden of chronic conditions. Tichy highlights advancements like the artificial pancreas as transformative tools enabling children to manage diabetes with greater autonomy. She is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (since 2000).
Education:
- MMSc in Physician Assistant Studies, Yale University (2000)
- BS in Nutritional Biochemistry, Illinois Benedictine College (1993)
Clinical Focus: Tichy prioritizes patient empowerment, addressing overwhelm through structured support systems. She emphasizes teamwork in care delivery, ensuring families gain expertise in managing diabetes and related conditions. Her work integrates nutrition science with clinical practice to optimize patient outcomes.
