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Professor Dr. Daisuke Furukawa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daisuke Furukawa is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Infectious Diseases. He serves as the Medical Director of the Stanford Complex Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (COpAT) Program and holds the position of Quality Improvement Director within the Department. His clinical focus encompasses a range of infectious diseases, with particular expertise in Musculoskeletal Infections. Dr. Furukawa received his medical education from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in 2015 and completed his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in 2018. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, having undergone fellowship training in the UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Furukawa also holds a Master's degree in Policy Management from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. His professional background includes significant contributions to quality improvement initiatives and patient care in the outpatient setting, reflecting his commitment to advancing medical practice in infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Infectious Diseases Musculoskeletal Infections

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor focusing on Infectious Diseases.

Medical Director

— Present

Stanford Complex Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (COpAT) Program • Palo Alto, CA

Leads the outpatient program specializing in antimicrobial therapy.

Quality Improvement Director

— Present

Department of Medicine - Infectious Diseases • Palo Alto, CA

Directs quality improvement initiatives within the department.

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.