Dr. Cynthia Tsai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cynthia Tsai, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, focusing on Primary Care and Population Health. She serves as the Medical Director at Stanford Primary Care Los Altos and is the Site Director for the Stanford Internal Medicine Residency program. Her dedication to improving equitable care for patients from racial and ethnic minority groups, as well as those with limited English proficiency and chronic diseases, has been a cornerstone of her service. Tsai completed her medical education at the University of California, San Francisco, and her residency in internal medicine through the UCSF Primary Care track. With a bicultural and bilingual background, she is fluent in Mandarin and prioritizes providing language concordant care. Her clinical interests encompass preventative healthcare, care for older adults, addiction medicine, and behavioral medicine. She has published articles in significant journals and is passionate about ambulatory medical education and health equity, guiding early trainees toward primary care.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine focused on Primary Care and Population Health.

Medical Director

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford Primary Care Los Altos • Los Altos, CA

Oversees operations and quality of care at Stanford Primary Care Los Altos.

Site Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford Internal Medicine Residency • Los Altos, CA

Directs residency training for internal medicine residents at Stanford Primary Care Los Altos.

Division Lead Quality Equity

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University Department of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leads initiatives to enhance quality and equity in care delivery.

Awards

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Phi Beta Kappa

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Champion

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Alanna McKelvey Stone Compassion Award

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.