Dr. Amy Lu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Amy Lu is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. She holds multiple leadership roles, including Vice Chair for Quality and Safety Improvement and Associate Chief Quality Officer at Stanford Health Care. Dr. Lu's work primarily focuses on perioperative medicine and anesthesia, aiming to enhance patient care and clinical effectiveness through innovative approaches. She is deeply involved in quality improvement initiatives and has led various programs aimed at optimizing care coordination and resource management. Dr. Lu's educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco, and a Master's in Public Health from Harvard. She completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and an internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. A board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Lu is committed to advancing the field through research and clinical excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Currently serving as a Clinical Associate Professor with a focus on Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine.

Vice Chair, Quality and Safety Improvement

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

Leading efforts to enhance safety and effectiveness in clinical operations.

Associate Chief Quality Officer

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

Responsible for oversight of quality improvement strategies and initiatives.

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.