Dr. Arden Morris

Professor

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Biography

Arden M. Morris, MD, MPH, is the Vice-Chair of Clinical Research and the Robert L. Mary Ellenburg Professor of Surgery at the Stanford School of Medicine, with a courtesy appointment in Health Policy. Dr. Morris directs the S-SPIRE Center, focusing on health services research, patient-centered care, and clinical optimization. His research employs quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to advance quality and equity in cancer care. Currently, he is involved in a study funded by the American Cancer Society and NIH, examining access to care and clinical outcomes related to insurance design. Dr. Morris serves on the American Joint Commission Cancer and participates as an Associate Editor for Surgery JAMA Network Open. He has held leadership roles in the Department of Surgery at Stanford University since 2016. His clinical practice emphasizes colon and rectal surgery and he is recognized in the field with several honors, including the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Faculty Women's Forum at Stanford University and is a Top Doctor as per Hour Detroit Magazine.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-Chair Clinical Research

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Leads clinical research initiatives within the Department of Surgery, focusing on improving patient outcomes and treatment strategies.

Director S-SPIRE Center

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Oversees the S-SPIRE Center, which is dedicated to health services research and collaborative studies in patient-centered care.

Awards

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Outstanding Mentor Award

2023-01-01
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Top Doctor

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Clinician Award

2014-01-01

Courses

HRP 299 HRP 399 SURG 399 HRP 370 SURG 370

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.