Mentorship & Collaboration

Mentorship is an essential component of the Yang Lab. We are a diverse team comprised of undergraduate and medical students, residents, and physicians. If you are interested in joining our team, please use the contact page to message us or email Dr. Yang directly at cjyang@mgh.harvard.edu

A passion for mentorship

Dr. Yang is an awarded mentor dedicated to training the next generation of physician scientists and advocates in the field of surgery and oncology.

Hear what our team of students and fellows have to say about their experience in the Yang Lab:

Matthew Alexander, Student Intern

“Participating in Dr. Yang’s lab is an extraordinary experience, where I enjoy working with a mentor who is 100% invested in every component of his life. He is tirelessly involved in work, research, and advocacy. I greatly benefit from his example as I learn and prepare to be apart of the next generation of physicians.”

Aubrey Pope, Lead Research Assistant

“My favorite thing about Dr. Yang is his passion for teaching. His eyes light up every time he gets to share something cool with students, and it inspires me to continue on the path of medicine.”

Bryan Rettner, MD, Research Fellow

I have only recently joined the Yang lab. However, I have been immediately taken by the passion and incredible energy possessed by everyone on our team.

My brief time in the lab has been marked by involvement in a number of clinical projects with an amazing PI and group of undergraduate students who’ve welcomed me into their busy research environment

Maggie Yang, CRC

“I started working with Dr. Yang as a freshman in college, and I have learned an incredible amount both in research and ALCSI’s inspiring community work. Most of all, through his passion and mentorship, Dr. Yang has taught me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.”

Danny Wang, MD, Research Fellow

“Dr. Yang is an eternal optimist.

He believes in you even when you don’t believe in yourself.”

Meghan McCarthy, CRC

“When I began working with Dr. Yang years ago, I was captivated by his work ethic, dedication to advocacy, and deeply compassionate heart for others. He truly is the most generous mentor in his genuine caring and investment towards others. Whether your interest is in surgery and oncology, or perhaps just medicine more generally, the Yang Lab is a group you can learn immeasurably from. It has been a privilege to be apart of this team.”