Dr. Alan Garber

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Research Interests

Health Economics Aging Health Insurance Optimal Screening Intervals Cost-effectiveness of Coronary Surgery Health Care Financing and Delivery in the United States and Japan Coronary Heart Disease

Experience

President

2024-01-01 — Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Serving as the President of Harvard University.

Provost

2011-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Provost overseeing academic affairs.

Director

1997-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Center for Primary Care Outcomes Research, Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Led research in primary care outcomes.

Director

1997-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Center for Health Policy, Institute for International Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Directed health policy research.

Director

1990-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Health Care Program, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Managed healthcare economic research.

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.