Dr. Christopher Sharp

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christopher Sharp is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University, focusing on Medicine with a specialization in Primary Care Population Health. His career includes extensive experience in medical informatics, where he has served in various leadership roles at Stanford University Medical Center. Notably, he was the Medical Director for Clinical Informatics and has held the position of Chief Medical Information Officer since 2013. Dr. Sharp earned his MD from Dartmouth Medical School and has completed his residency and internship at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics. Throughout his career, Dr. Sharp has been recognized for his contributions to medical education, receiving awards for excellence in patient care and clinical teaching. He is actively involved in community service, focusing on care for underserved populations and has participated in initiatives to enhance medical education and clinical practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Teaching and overseeing clinical practices in medicine, specifically in primary care population health.

Chief Medical Information Officer

— Present

Stanford University Medical Center • Palo Alto, California

Leading initiatives in clinical informatics and overseeing medical information management.

Awards

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Charles Dorsey Armstrong Award

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Stanford Internal Medicine Divisional Teaching Award

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David Rytand Clinical Teaching Award

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 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.