Dr. Daniel Kim

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Kim is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist serving as the Medical Director of the Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Service and the Program Director for the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. He has a keen interest in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows in the field of geriatric psychiatry. His professional experience includes positions such as Associate Medical Director for the Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. With an educational background that includes a clinical fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry from the University of California, San Diego, and a residency in General Psychiatry from the University of Illinois, Chicago, Dr. Kim brings extensive training and knowledge to his clinical practice. He has contributed significantly to research, particularly in his studies involving innovative treatments for treatment-resistant depression and bipolar II disorder, utilizing techniques like accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

— Present

Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Service, Stanford Hospital • Stanford, CA

Oversees the inpatient geriatric psychiatry service, ensuring high-quality care for elderly patients.

Program Director

— Present

Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leads the fellowship program, mentoring and training the next generation of geriatric psychiatrists.

Associate Medical Director

— Present

Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit, University of California San Diego Medical Center • San Diego, CA

Managed clinical operations for the senior behavioral health unit, focusing on inpatient care strategies.

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.