Dr. Audrey Shafer

Professor

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Biography

Audrey Shafer is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Pain Medicine at Stanford University. She has held various roles throughout her academic career, including Emeritus Faculty on the University Medical Line and serving as the Founding Co-Director of the Biomedical Ethics & Medical Humanities Scholarly Concentration for nearly two decades. Her innovative contributions to medical education have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation Award for Outstanding & Innovative Contributions to Medical Education. Shafer has played a pivotal role in integrating the arts and humanities into medical practice, founding the Medicine & Muse Program, which emphasizes the intersection of creativity and healthcare. Her scholarly interests encompass literature in medicine, the humanistic aspects of medical practices, effective communication in anesthesia care, and the integration of creative writing into medical humanities. She is deeply involved in teaching and mentoring within the medical community, leveraging her background in both biochemistry and medicine to educate future healthcare professionals.

Research Interests

Awards

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Leadership Service Award

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Ellis N. Cohen MD Achievement Award

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Henry J. Kaiser Foundation Award

Courses

ANES 299 ANES 280 ANES 399 ANES 370 ANES 199

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.