Dr. Danit Ariel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Danit Ariel, MD MS, is a board-certified Endocrinologist with extensive training in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes. She graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University. Following this, she pursued a fellowship in Endocrinology at Stanford. Dr. Ariel practices general endocrinology with a special focus on menopause, LGBTQ+ health, transgender medicine, reproductive endocrinology, and thyroid disorders. She is deeply committed to providing compassionate care, emphasizing patient concerns and values while utilizing an evidence-based approach to create individualized treatment plans. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Ariel is passionate about medical education and serves as a teaching faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed an honors certificate in medical education at Stanford and is the Founding Director of the Student Guidance Program, which supports medical students. Dr. Ariel also leads the Faculty Wellness initiative in her division, advocating for physician satisfaction and wellness. She is actively involved in various committees focused on professional satisfaction and support for healthcare providers.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2016-07-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Teaches and mentors medical students and residents; leads initiatives in faculty wellness and student guidance.

Director, Faculty Wellness

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University, Division of Endocrinology • Stanford, CA

Oversees programs and initiatives aimed at improving faculty well-being and professional satisfaction.

Awards

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Rathmann Family Fellowship Award

2016-01-01

Courses

MED 299

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.