Dr. Amer Karam

Professor

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Biography

Amer Karam is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeon, serving as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stanford Medicine. His expertise lies in gynecologic oncology, hospice and palliative care, and laparoscopic robotic gynecologic surgery. Karam has completed his medical education at the American University of Beirut and has advanced training through rigorous internships and fellowships at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins Hospital, UCLA Medical Center, and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Karam's clinical work centers on minimally invasive robotic surgery, focusing on treating patients with gynecologic malignancies and complicated pelvic surgeries. He currently directs the Robotic Surgery Outreach within the Division of Gynecologic Oncology and has held various leadership roles, including Medical Director at Stanford University Hospital and Co-Director of the Stanford Robotic Surgery Committee. Karam is passionate about advancing surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes in cancer care, particularly for those with gynecologic cancers.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medicine • Stanford, CA

Faculty leading gynecologic oncology and robotic surgery education and clinical practice.

Medical Director

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University Hospital • Stanford, CA

Oversee medical operations and ensure quality of care.

Co-Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford Robotic Surgery Committee • Stanford, CA

Collaborate in the advancement of surgical robotics in gynecology.

Courses

OBGYN 299 OBGYN 280 OBGYN 399 OBGYN 370 OBGYN 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.