معرفی
Emily Gao, MD is an Instructor in the Section of Geriatrics at the Yale School of Medicine. Her clinical work focuses on complex geriatric care, including home-based primary care, nursing home consultations, and palliative care. She is actively involved in research addressing social determinants of health, Alzheimer's disease, and innovative healthcare models to improve outcomes for older adults. Her fellowship training emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and longitudinal patient follow-up, particularly through Yale's Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit. Dr. Gao aims to develop healthcare systems that better address the medical and social needs of vulnerable populations.
- Education: MD degree (institution unspecified)
Research interests include translational studies on aging mechanisms, pharmacological interventions for neurodegenerative disorders, and the impact of social factors on health equity in geriatrics. She advocates for systemic changes in healthcare delivery to enhance accessibility and patient-centered care.
Career goals focus on advancing integrated care models that connect medical treatment with social services, particularly for medically and socially complex patients. She emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to create sustainable solutions for aging populations.
