معرفی
Alex Choi, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) at Yale School of Medicine and a key member of the Palliative Care Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital. He holds dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, with fellowship specialization in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Choi's academic roles include teaching responsibilities and active participation in institutional committees such as the Yale Resident Fellow Senate Wellness Council and Education Council.
- Affiliations: Yale School of Medicine, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Cancer Center
- Specializations: Hospice Medicine, Pediatric and Adult Palliative Care
Education:
- MD: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (2016)
- Residency: Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Stony Brook University Hospital
- Fellowship: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Yale
Research Focus: Dr. Choi's work emphasizes communication skills training in medical education, palliative care for adolescents/young adults, and ethical considerations in advanced cancer care. His studies investigate virtual vs in-person clinical skills assessments and symptom management strategies.
- Key Areas: Medical Education Innovation, Pediatric Palliative Care, End-of-Life Communication
Publications: Recent work compares virtual and in-person OSCE effectiveness in medical student training, with additional research on opioid-related complications in cancer patients.
Awards: Recognized for teaching excellence (2020) and research contributions (2020) by Yale Department of Medicine.
Grants/Advising: Active in curriculum development and resident wellness initiatives. Collaborates with Jaideep Talwalkar and Laura Morrison on educational research projects.