Dr. Calvin Santiago

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Calvin Santiago is a board-certified neurologist at Stanford Health Care and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, specializing in Adult Neurology. His clinical expertise covers a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, epilepsy, memory disorders, movement disorders, and neuropathy. Dr. Santiago has a particular interest in improving access to neurological care and aims to reduce patient wait times by streamlining the process of directing patients to appropriate care providers. He is committed to providing LGBTQ+ care and has researched executive functioning and processing speed in older adults with coronary artery disease, as well as other conditions like acute ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack. His work has been published in prominent peer-reviewed journals, and he actively presents at both national and regional meetings, contributing to the field of neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in Adult Neurology.

Awards

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Palliative Care Narrative Award

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Heart & Stroke Foundation Ontario Graduate Scholarships Science Technology Award

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Dr. William Whitelaw Award

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.