Dr. Arghavan Salles

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arghavan Salles is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stanford University. As a minimally invasive bariatric surgeon, Dr. Salles completed her medical school residency in general surgery at Stanford before pursuing a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. After several years on faculty at Washington University, she returned to Stanford in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Salles served as a disaster relief physician, caring for patients in the ICU. Her research interests focus on gender equity, implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, and physician well-being. Dr. Salles has received an R01 grant from the NIH that addresses sexual harassment in medical settings. She is a sought-after speaker, having delivered over 100 national and international invited talks concerning gender equity and physician well-being. Currently, she serves as a Special Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Awards

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Visiting Professor

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Exceptional Mentor Award

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#IStandWithHer Award Honorable Mention

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.