Dr. Cindy Kin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cindy Kin is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in General Surgery with a focus on colorectal surgery. She completed her MD at Columbia University in 2006 and holds an MS in Health Services Research from Stanford University, awarded in 2015. Dr. Kin furthered her training with a residency at Stanford's Department of General Surgery followed by a fellowship in Colon Rectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Her clinical focus includes cancer care, particularly GI oncology, with specific interests in colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Kin is dedicated to enhancing surgical outcomes through innovative prehabilitation programs that integrate exercise and nutrition, aiming to optimize recovery for surgical patients. She is also engaged in research to assess the immunological impacts on surgical recovery, in hopes of personalizing prehabilitation interventions. Dr. Kin's work includes various clinical trials aimed at improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs associated with delayed surgical recovery.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Associate Professor in General Surgery, specializing in colorectal surgery with an emphasis on cancer care.

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 SURG 299 SURG 399 SURG 370 SURG 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.