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Peter Ellis is a Professor of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in General Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with Yale Internal Medicine Associates and the Yale Primary Care and Psychiatry Clerkship. His work bridges clinical care, medical education, and community health, with a strong focus on underserved populations and psychosocial aspects of medicine.
- Professor of Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Yale School of Medicine
- Co-Director, Biopsychosocial Approach to Health – Primary Care Psychiatry Clerkship
- Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health Collaborative Care Program, Yale Internal Medicine Associates
- President, Board of Directors, Project Access New Haven
Dr. Ellis's research and clinical interests center on primary care, health equity, and cancer care. He has a strong commitment to medical education and training future physicians in holistic, patient-centered care. His work emphasizes the integration of mental health into primary care and improving access to specialty services for uninsured patients.
His recent publications focus on lung cancer management, health disparities, psychosocial aspects of cancer, and public health policy. Themes include equitable treatment access, biomarker implementation, and the impact of systemic factors on patient outcomes. His scholarship reflects a deep engagement with both clinical innovation and social justice in medicine.
- Volunteerism and Community Service Award, ACP Connecticut Chapter, 2003
- George Thornton Community Teacher of the Year, 2005
- Distinguished Service Award, New Haven County Medical Association, 2009
- Excellence in Medical Education Research Award, Yale, 2015
- Connecticut Magazine Top Docs, 2016–present
- Community Service Award, Connecticut Hospital Association, 2014
- Fellow, American College of Physicians, 2010
Dr. Ellis has been instrumental in founding and leading community health initiatives such as Project Access in Waterbury and Project Access New Haven, which have provided tens of millions of dollars in donated care. He has received grant support from HRSA and other agencies to expand access to care. He mentors students and residents through Yale’s clerkship programs and serves on multiple institutional committees related to medical education and faculty development.
He leads and participates in interdisciplinary teams focused on primary care innovation, mental health integration, and community-engaged research. His work with the Yale HAVEN Steering Committee and voluntary faculty appointments committee underscores his commitment to institutional service and equity in academic medicine.