Dr. Candice Thompson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Candice N. Thompson is a board-certified general surgeon fellowship-trained in breast surgical oncology, currently serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and Medical Director for the Office of Cancer Health Equity. She has extensive clinical interests in treating breast cancer in women and men, addressing benign breast disease, genetic mutations, and family history factors associated with breast cancer. Dr. Thompson's procedures include lumpectomies using oncoplastic techniques, nipple-sparing mastectomies, and sentinel lymph node biopsies. Her research focuses on topics such as Nipple Sparing Mastectomies, community engagement in breast cancer awareness particularly within the Black community, and the prognostic role of Circulating Tumor DNA in breast cancer management. Dr. Thompson is passionate about patient education and addressing healthcare disparities. She has received several honors for her dedication to scholarship and research, including the Resident Teaching Award from Georgetown and a grant from the Stanford Cancer Institute for her work in educating the Black community about breast health.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2022-07-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and providing clinical care as a board-certified general surgeon specializing in breast surgical oncology.

Awards

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Resident Teaching Award

2021-06-01
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Stanford Cancer Institute Clinical Innovation Fund Grant

2022-06-01
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NCI Early-Surgeon Scientist Program Award

2024-06-01

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.