Dr. Alex Chu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Weihan Chu, M.D. serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and is the Associate Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Quality, Health Equity, Clinical Affairs at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. Since joining Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in 2015 as a Hospital Medicine physician, Dr. Chu has been dedicated to improving clinical workflows and patient care through his expertise in clinical informatics. He has held multiple leadership roles including Medical Informatics Director and Vice Chief of Medicine, focusing on patient safety and regulatory compliance. In his current position, he coordinates quality monitoring and improvement initiatives, aiming for excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Chu's work involves close collaboration with the Senior Director of Quality Management to oversee clinical outcomes and performance improvement efforts. His contributions in advancing health equity align with the hospital’s mission. Beyond his professional commitments, Dr. Chu enjoys hiking, scuba diving, and photography, reflecting his passion for technology and exploration.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Pleasanton, CA

Teaching and supervising medical students and residents in the field of medicine.

Associate Chief Medical Officer

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • Pleasanton, CA

Responsible for coordinating quality improvement initiatives and ensuring health equity.

Medical Informatics Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • Pleasanton, CA

Oversaw the integration of clinical informatics to enhance patient care.

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.