Dr. Boris Heifets

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Boris Heifets is a board-certified anesthesiologist specializing in providing anesthesia for neurological surgery. He has practiced at Stanford since 2010, after completing residency training at the institution. Dr. Heifets has also undergone fellowship training in neuroanesthesiology at Stanford. In addition to his clinical duties, he directs a research group focused on basic neuroscience, emphasizing the development of rapid-acting psychiatric therapies such as ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin. His research aims to understand how these therapies produce lasting changes in the functioning of the nervous system and behavior, thereby improving therapeutic outcomes. His academic appointments include Associate Professor in the University Medical Line. He has received several awards for his contributions to research and academic medicine, including the William L. Young Neuroscience Research Award and the K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Specializes in anesthesia for neurological surgery and directs clinical research in basic neuroscience.

Awards

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William L. Young Neuroscience Research Award

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K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award

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Outstanding Contributions to Anesthesia Research

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Internal Grant Program Award

Courses

ANES 215 NBIO 215 NEPR 215 PSYC 218 CHPR 399 CHPR 290 NEPR 299 ANES 399 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.