Dr. Allyson Spence

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Allyson Spence is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine specializing in Oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. After completing her MD and PhD through the Medical Scientist Training Program at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, she focused on basic mechanisms of transcription using the Saccharomyces cerevisiae model system. Following her education, she completed her residency and internship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Spence returned to Stanford to finalize her Oncology fellowship training and further pursued postdoctoral research at the Stanford Department of Molecular Biology. As a staff oncologist at the Palo Alto VA, she is dedicated to women’s cancers and actively participates in translational research and clinical trials. Her clinical focus is on Medical Oncology, and she is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Spence continues to enhance the field through her involvement in various clinical and research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Oncology.

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.