Dr. Andrew Chu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Chu is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He is passionate about integrating lean startup methodologies into his daily academic practice, bringing over a decade of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in the design, development, and launch of award-winning healthcare technologies. Currently, Dr. Chu collaborates with colleagues to build AI solutions aimed at improving clinical operations in the emergency department. He is part of the Stanford EM Partners Program (STEPP), focusing on evaluating and executing promising academic-industry partnerships. Dr. Chu is an active committee member and co-chair of the Stanford EM Innovation Conference, a premier virtual conference centered on AI innovation in the acute care space. His educational background includes a medical degree from Boston University, a Master of Public Health from Harvard, and an MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford Department of Emergency Medicine • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine focusing on clinical practice and innovation.

Awards

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Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship

#2017

Abstract Award

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Clinical Quality & Patient Safety Innovation Award

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Excellence in Medicine Leadership Award

#2018

Scholars Award

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Dr. Richard C. Wuerz Award

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Information Technology Award

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Bedside Teacher of the Year

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Professional Education Fellowship

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.