Dr. Christopher Payne

Professor

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Biography

Christopher K. Payne is an Emeritus Faculty at the Stanford University Medical Center specializing in pelvic reconstructive surgery. His research primarily focuses on obstetric complications, particularly vesicovaginal fistulas, advocating for women's healthcare in the developing world, particularly through initiatives like those with the BelleJAR Foundation. Payne's ongoing projects include utilizing preoperative ultrasound to evaluate ureteric involvement in vesicovaginal fistulas and studying the socio-economic factors leading to their formation. He also investigates chronic pelvic pain and its relationship to pelvic floor dysfunction. Additionally, he has been recognized as one of America's Top Doctors by Castle-Connolly, Ltd. from 2001 to 2012. Throughout his academic career, he has contributed to various teaching and research endeavors while being an integral part of the academic community.

Research Interests

Courses

UROL 299 UROL 280 UROL 399 UROL 370 UROL 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.