Dr. Darren Lum

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Darren P. Lum is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University specializing in Diagnostic Radiology. He completed his Medical Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A Burns School of Medicine, obtaining his MD in 2002. Following his education, Lum underwent an Internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Hawaii (2003) and completed his Residency in Radiology at the University of Wisconsin, achieving board certification in Diagnostic Radiology in 2007. Furthermore, he pursued a Fellowship in Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2008. Dr. Lum's clinical focus includes Phase Contrast Flow MRI and Valvular Heart Disease, and he participates in research related to Cardiovascular MRI. He is affiliated with both the Stanford Health Care Department of Radiology and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, where he is also involved in educational and clinical training for residents.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Serving as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, focusing on diagnostic imaging, resident education, and clinical training.

Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated)

— Present

VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, California

Affiliated Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, involved in the clinical education of resident physicians.

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.