Jatin M Vyas, MD, PhD
Infectious Disease
Overview
Jatin Vyas, MD, PhD, is Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Academic Innovation, and Director of Physician-Scientist Programs at the Vagelos Institute for Biomedical Research Education, which includes his role as Co-Director, of the VP&S MD-PhD Program. His laboratory focuses on the innate immune responses to clinically relevant fungal pathogens. Dr. Vyas previously served as both a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and as a Physician for the Department of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He has also served as a Program Director of Internal Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, a program consisting of 207 residents and 514 fellows- the largest training program of its kind in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He received the Outstanding Program Director Award from MassGeneral Brigham in 2022 and the 2025 Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine/APDIM Distinguished University Medical Educator Award. During his tenure, he secured 3 NIH grants that helped support the training of Physician Scientists. Dr. Vyas is renowned for cultivating excitement around research by determining the research needs of MD-PhD, MD, and PhD students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. His efforts are elevating the environment of physician-driven scientific inquiry throughout Columbia.
Academic Appointments
- Roy and Diana Vagelos Professor of Medicine
- Associate Dean for Academic Innovation
Administrative Titles
- Director of Physician-Scientist Programs at the Vagelos Institute for Biomedical Research Education
- Co-Director, MD-PhD Program
Gender
- Male
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Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard University
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard University
Board Certifications
- Infectious Disease