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Benjamin Doolittle, MD, MA Div, is a Professor of Medicine (General Medicine), Pediatrics, and Divinity at Yale University. He serves as Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program and Medical Director of the Faculty-Resident Continuity Clinic. Board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Doolittle focuses on addiction, Hepatitis C, HIV, and primary care.
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine (2002)
- MA Div, Yale Divinity School (1994)
- BS, Yale University (1991)
Dr. Doolittle's research explores the intersection of medicine and spirituality, with emphasis on wellness, burnout, and religion's impact on chronic disease. His work spans studies on emotional coping during pandemics, health professions student flourishing, and integrating spiritual care into clinical practice.
Recent publications analyze telomere biology and religiosity, fractal geometry in decision-making, and social determinants of health. Awards include the Courage to Teach Award (2018), Leonard Tow Humanism Award (2015), and multiple Yale-specific honors.
- ACGME Courage to Teach Award
- Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
- Primary Care Hall of Fame Inductee
- Leah Lowenstein Award
As an ordained minister, Dr. Doolittle also serves a local urban congregation, bridging his clinical, educational, and spiritual roles.
