Dr. Caroline Rassbach

Professor

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Biography

Caroline E. Rassbach is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. She serves as the Pediatrics Residency Program Director and co-Director of the Medical Education Scholarly Concentration for Residents and Fellows. With extensive experience in medical education, Dr. Rassbach has developed programs focused on improving the learning environment and competency-based training. She has played a pivotal role in mentoring and coaching residents, and her scholarly contributions have influenced residency programs across the country. Notably, she initiated the Stanford Pediatrics Residency Coaching Program and has been involved in fellowship program development, leading to the initial accreditation of Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship programs by ACGME. Dr. Rassbach's research interests include medical education learner assessment, program development, mentoring, and coaching in medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Program Director for Pediatrics Residency Program and Combined Pediatrics-Anesthesia Residency Program.

Awards

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Educational Scholarship Award

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Henry J. Kaiser Foundation Award

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine Educational Excellence Award

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Ted Sectish Award

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Fuji Apple Award

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Collaborative Impact 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.