Dr. Andra Blomkalns

Professor

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Biography

Andra Blomkalns is a national leader and innovation advocate in the field of Emergency Medicine, committed to promoting patient-centered programs that rely on clinical practice innovation and continuous data-driven improvement. Before her tenure at Stanford, she served as the Division Chief of General Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs and Business Development at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW). Her dual passions lie in patient care and innovation, having served on the Intellectual Property Advisory Committee as a clinical liaison for the Office of Technology Development. In her prior role as Program Director and Vice Chair of Education, she trained in Emergency Medicine at the University of Cincinnati, where she held various academic appointments. She earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University and her medical degree from Louisiana State Health Sciences Center, also holding an MBA focused on innovation and entrepreneurship from the University of Texas. Throughout her career, Blomkalns has published extensively, with more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and 14 book chapters focusing on cardiovascular emergencies, point-of-care testing, and clinical practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

Division Chief General Emergency Medicine

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

Vice Chair Academic Affairs & Business Development

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

Professor

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

Associate Professor

2007-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

Vice Chair

2005-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

Vice-President Education

2003-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

Awards

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Medical Student Biomedical Innovation Advisor

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Program Chair Recognition Award

2010-01-01
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Preceptor

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Top Peer Reviewer

2007-01-01
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Forty Under Forty

2006-01-01
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Rising Star Award

2005-01-01
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Top Peer Reviewer

2005-01-01

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.