Dr. Aurelia Balan

Instructor

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Biography

Aurelia Balan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. She has focused her clinical efforts on improving care for hospitalized children and advancing the field through her academic work. Balan's professional education includes extensive training in pediatrics, having completed her fellowship at North Shore LIJ Health System, Cohen Children's Medical Center in 2010 and her residency in pediatrics at the University of South Alabama in 2006. She is board certified in pediatric infectious diseases and pediatric hospital medicine, with certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics obtained in 2006 and again in 2022. She began her medical education at Gr T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi, Romania, graduating in 2001. Balan is dedicated to enhancing pediatric healthcare through her expertise and research.

Research Interests

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.