Dr. Cynthia Chuang

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia Chuang is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Stanford University, specializing in Radiation Physics. She completed her undergraduate degree in Bioelectrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and obtained both a Master’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania and another Master’s in Nuclear Engineering from MIT, focusing on NMR Spectroscopy. She earned her Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from MIT as well, with a dissertation on Boron Neutron Capture Therapy. Dr. Chuang has held various academic positions at Stanford and the University of California, San Francisco, culminating in her current role as Clinical Professor since 2023. She has been involved in numerous professional organizations, including being a member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, and contributes significantly to the advancement of the field through her research and leadership in advisory committees. Dr. Chuang is known for her dedication to teaching and mentoring students in medical physics and radiation oncology, contributing to her recognition and honors over her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Currently serving as a Clinical Professor in Radiation Oncology, focusing on clinical education.

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Served as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Associate Professor Clinical

— Present

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

Held the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Associate Professor Residence

— Present

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

Worked as an Associate Professor Residence in Radiation Oncology.

Assistant Professor Residence

— Present

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

Functioned as an Assistant Professor Residence in Radiation Oncology.

Assistant Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

Engaged as an Assistant Adjunct Professor in Radiation Oncology.

Clinical Instructor

— Present

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

Served as a Clinical Instructor in Radiation Oncology.

Awards

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Fairchild Award

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Travel Grant Award

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AAPM Fellow

Courses

BMP 256 RADO 256

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.