Dr. Christopher Russell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christopher Russell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. He is a board-certified academic pediatric hospitalist at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, where he holds clinical responsibilities involving the care of hospitalized children with various medical complexities and acute respiratory infections, including pneumonia and bacterial tracheitis. His research emphasizes the development of evidence-based care for these patients and has been acknowledged through several awards, including the KL2 Mentored Research Career Development Award from the University of Southern California and the Young Investigator Award from the Academic Pediatric Association. Additionally, Dr. Russell has received a significant R01 award from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for his study on respiratory infections in children with tracheostomies. He is also committed to improving diversity in medicine through mentorship and is currently involved with several professional organizations, including serving as an Associate Editor for the journal Hospital Pediatrics. Dr. Russell’s education includes a Doctorate from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science from the University of Southern California, highlighting his strong academic background in clinical and biomedical translational investigations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Awards

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Laurie Kraus Lacob Faculty Scholar

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WOW Award

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Loan Repayment Program Award Recipient

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Mentorship Award

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Young Investigator Award

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KL2 Mentored Research Career Development Award

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Barbara M. Korsch Award Research Medical Education

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Presidential Scholars Public Service Initiative Award

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Certificate of Distinction in Teaching

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Norfolk District Medical Society Education Fund Scholarship

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Virginia Linnane Scholarship

Courses

PEDS 199 PEDS 299 PEDS 399

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.