Dr. Charles Prober

Professor

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Biography

Charles G. Prober, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics specializing in Infectious Diseases at Stanford University and serves as the Founding Executive Director of the Stanford Center for Health Education. Dr. Prober's academic career has focused on epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment of infections in children. His influential research has led to significant improvements in international blood transfusion practices, particularly regarding the selection of cytomegalovirus-negative donors for immunocompromised hosts, and has established standards for the management of herpes simplex virus infections in pregnant women and newborns. He has extensive experience in the medical education sector, having directed numerous undergraduate and graduate courses and served as the Associate Chair of Education in the Department of Pediatrics, as well as the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Stanford's School of Medicine from 2007 to 2017. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Henry J. Kaiser Teaching Award and the Distinguished Packard Fellow recognition. Prober's research interests extend to the epidemiology, immunologic responses, and treatment of viral infections, particularly those caused by herpes simplex virus, and extends to studies of respiratory viral infections and strategies for optimizing antibacterial therapy.

Research Interests

Experience

Founding Executive Director

— Present

Stanford Center for Health Education • Stanford, California

Leading the center to improve health education initiatives.

Senior Associate Dean

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Overseeing medical education programs and initiatives.

Awards

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Henry J. Kaiser Teaching Award

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Distinguished Packard Fellow

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Henry J. Kaiser Award for Preclinical Teaching

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Henry J. Kaiser Award for Clinical Teaching

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Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Teaching of Clinical Medicine

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NIH Immunologic Infectious Diseases Academic Award

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Mayne Guest Professorship

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Harry Bain Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching

Courses

MI 299 PEDS 299 PEDS 280 MI 399 PEDS 399 MI 370 PEDS 370 PEDS 199 MI 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.