Dr. Abraham Verghese

Professor

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Biography

Abraham Verghese is a renowned physician and author at Stanford University, serving as the Linda R. Meier Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor in the Department of Medicine. He specializes in Internal Medicine and has dedicated his career to enhancing clinical skills, particularly the bedside exam and the importance of ritual in the physician's presence. With a focus on the patient-physician relationship, Verghese has been instrumental in education and has published extensively on medical errors and ethnographic studies related to medical rituals. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including honorary doctorates from several prestigious institutions and the National Humanities Medal. Verghese has been affiliated with Stanford since 2007 and is also involved with the Freeman Spogli Institute, focusing on health policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Serving as a professor in the Department of Medicine, focusing on clinical education and patient care.

Hospitalist

— Present

Stanford Medical Center • Stanford, California

Providing comprehensive inpatient care as a hospitalist.

Awards

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Doctor of Arts (Honorary)

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Fellow

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Doctor of Humane Letters (Honorary)

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Doctor of Science (Honorary)

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National Humanities Medal

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Fellow Royal College of Physicians

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Honorary Doctorate

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Heinz Award for Humanities

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Doctor of Humane Letters (Honorary)

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Member, Institute of Medicine

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Doctor of Humane Letters (Honorary)

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John P. McGovern Medal

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Member, Association of American Physicians

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Master

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Doctor of Science (Honorary)

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 CHPR 299 MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 290 MED 370 MED 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.