Dr. Alaa Shanbour

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alaa Shanbour is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. His clinical focus is in general psychiatry, specifically dealing with adult psychology. He completed his residency at Central Michigan University in 2023 and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has also completed a fellowship in psychiatry at Stanford University. He received his medical education from St George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, in 2018. Alaa is involved in various educational and clinical activities that contribute to the field of psychiatry, with a commitment to improving mental health care and research.

Research Interests

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.