Dr. Amrapali Maitra

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amrapali Maitra is a clinician, educator, and scholar dedicated to humanism, health equity, and structural competency in medicine. She teaches pre-medical, medical, and graduate medical trainees, centering her educational approach on patient engagement. Her scholarship specializes in intimate partner violence, trauma-informed care, and medical education with an emphasis on the humanities. Maitra has received prestigious fellowships, including the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow New Americans in 2013 and has been honored with awards for her commitment to humanistic patient care and research excellence in health disparities.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medical Center • Stanford, CA

Serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Medicine, focusing on educational initiatives and clinical practice.

Awards

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow New Americans

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Dunne Award for Humanistic Patient Care Internship

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Levine Award for Excellence in Research on Health Disparities

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Public Voices Fellow

Courses

ANTHRO 120H INDE 290B INDE 290C MED 23Q MED 299 MED 399

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.