Dr. Benny Gavi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Benny Gavi, MD, MTS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Medicine. He has a background in Internal Medicine with extensive experience in hospitalist practices. His career includes leadership roles at Faulkner Hospital, where he served as the Co-chair of the Ethics Committee and Director of the Ethics Service, as well as hospitalist positions at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Gavi’s academic involvement at Harvard Medical School includes being an Instructor for several years. His teaching contributions have been recognized with multiple awards such as the Excellence Teaching Award from both Harvard Medical School and Tufts Medical School. His research interests encompass Hospitalist Medicine, Quality Improvement, Medical Ethics, and Organizational Ethics, demonstrating a strong commitment to both clinical practice and ethics education. Gavi has held his current position at Stanford, overseeing various academic courses in the medical field and contributing to graduate fellowship programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Menlo Park, CA

Teaching and overseeing medical students and interns in the field of Internal Medicine.

Hospitalist

— Present

Brigham Women's Hospital • Boston, MA

Provided comprehensive care in the hospital setting.

Director, Ethics Service

— Present

Faulkner Hospital • Boston, MA

Led the Ethics Service to navigate complex clinical ethical issues.

Director, Stanford Hospitalist Program

— Present

Stanford University • Menlo Park, CA

Oversaw the hospitalist program, focusing on quality patient care.

Awards

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Partners Excellence Award: Leadership & Quality Improvement

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Excellence Teaching Award

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 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.