Dr. Cynthia Kapphahn

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia Kapphahn is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine at Stanford University. She holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine. With a medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and a Master in Public Health from Johns Hopkins, Kapphahn has extensive training in adolescent health, having completed a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at UCSF and a Pediatric Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her clinical focus encompasses adolescent medicine, eating disorders, and the financing of mental health services. Kapphahn is dedicated to improving access to health care services for adolescents and advocates for the importance of confidentiality in their health care. She teaches several courses in pediatrics and is actively involved in research that focuses on adolescent health issues and eating disorders.

Research Interests

Courses

PEDS 199 PEDS 280 PEDS 299 PEDS 370 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.