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Dr. Deborah Dyett Desir is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as Medical Director of Yale Medicine Rheumatology in Hamden, CT, and previously founded the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, PC, where she was Medical Director for 27 years. She holds leadership roles in professional organizations including serving as the first Black woman President of the American College of Rheumatology (2023–2024). Dr. Desir is also on the Board of Trustees of Quinnipiac University and the Board of Directors of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, among other community and professional boards.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Harvard University (1976, cum laude)
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine (1980, cum laude, AOA)
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital (1981–1983)
- Fellowship in Rheumatology, Yale University School of Medicine (1983–1987)
Research & Advocacy: Her clinical and advocacy work focuses on rheumatology care, osteoporosis, and addressing disparities in healthcare access. She champions workforce expansion in rheumatology, DEI initiatives, and policy reforms to improve patient care. Her leadership includes roles on the ACR Executive Committee and strategic planning task forces.
Awards:
- President's Award (Greater New Haven NAACP, 2024)
- Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors (2022–2024)
- Leadership Award (New Haven County Medical Association, 2022)
Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees/students are listed, her mentorship and advocacy efforts extend to advancing clinician-scientists and healthcare equity. Grants and funding details are not explicitly provided in the text.
Professional Engagement: She leads initiatives through the ACR, including Women in Rheumatology and Climate Change & Rheumatology task forces, and contributes to boards of healthcare and cultural institutions.