Dr. Colleen Moreno

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Colleen Moreno holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and is a Certified Nurse Midwife. She has developed and launched Stanford's Faculty Nurse Midwifery Service within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Colleen is also responsible for the growth of Stanford's Centering Pregnancy program. Her interests center around providing Nurse Midwifery care to families in the Stanford community, emphasizing both traditional one-on-one and group prenatal care. Colleen has a strong passion for interprofessional education and is actively involved in the education and training program for Obstetrics and Gynecology residents. She contributes to curriculum development in the field of reproductive health at Stanford's Physician Assistant program and precepts multiple clinical programs for Nurse Midwifery across the nation. Colleen's clinical focus includes Certified Nurse Midwifery, Interprofessional Education, Collaborative Practice, Development of the Centering Pregnancy program, and Group Prenatal Care.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Instructor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine, Obstetrics Gynecology • Palo Alto, CA

Responsible for clinical instruction and training of residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Assistant Program Director, Obstetric Didactics & Education

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine, Obstetrics Gynecology • Palo Alto, CA

Lead the curriculum development and education in obstetric didactics.

Director of Midwifery Services

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine, Obstetrics Gynecology • Palo Alto, CA

Oversee midwifery services and programs in the obstetrics department.

Awards

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Excellence in Clinical Teaching

2024-01-01
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Outstanding Clinical Staff

2024-01-01
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DAISY Team Award

2023-01-01
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Daisy Award

2014-01-01
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Excellence in Collaboration

2010-01-01
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Grace Award, Employee of the Year

2010-01-01

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.