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Matthew Ellman is Professor of Medicine and Director of the Yale Internal Medicine Associates at the Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Vice Chief for Clinical Affairs for the Section of General Internal Medicine. His work spans clinical practice, medical education, and research focused on improving end-of-life care.
Dr. Ellman received his BA in Anthropology from Cornell University (1981), his MD from Harvard Medical School (1987), completed his residency at New York University-Bellevue Hospital (1990), and a fellowship in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale (1993). As a core member of the Clinical Skills Faculty at Yale, he has developed a longitudinal, integrated curriculum to teach palliative and end-of-life care skills to medical students.
His scholarly work focuses on ensuring medical students graduate with competency to provide compassionate care for patients with life-limiting and terminal illness. His research examines communication skills training, palliative care competencies, and simulation-based medical education. Dr. Ellman's publications consistently address innovative methods for teaching and evaluating end-of-life care skills, reflecting his commitment to improving how physicians communicate difficult news and manage palliative situations.
Dr. Ellman has received numerous honors including the David J. Leffell Prize for Clinical Excellence (2017) and has been recognized as a Connecticut Magazine Top Doc for multiple years (2015-2017). He also received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award in 2013, recognizing his compassionate approach to patient care.
As Director of Medical Student Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education, Dr. Ellman has shaped curriculum development in this critical area. His leadership extends to the Yale Internal Medicine Associates, where he oversees clinical operations while maintaining an active primary care practice. His work on firearm safety education demonstrates his broader commitment to preventive medicine and public health issues.
Through his role in the Program for Biomedical Ethics and Yale Center for Asylum Medicine, Dr. Ellman contributes to ethical discussions in medical practice and cares for vulnerable populations. His collaborative research with colleagues like Laura Morrison, Benjamin Doolittle, and Daniel Tobin demonstrates his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in medical education and patient care.