Dr. David Maahs

Professor

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Biography

David Maahs is the Lucile Salter Packard Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University and serves as Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology. He holds a degree in MD from the University of New Mexico and completed a Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship, concurrently earning a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Colorado. With over 350 research publications, his work focuses on improving care and preventing complications in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D). He has received funding from esteemed organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund and the National Institutes of Health. His leadership roles include being the President-elect of the International Society for Pediatric Adolescent Diabetes and serving on various editorial boards and national committees. David combines his extensive knowledge in medicine and epidemiology to lead significant clinical trials aimed at advancing diabetes care and technology. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role in educational initiatives and mentorship in the field of pediatric endocrinology, contributing to training future leaders in diabetes research.

Research Interests

Experience

Lucile Salter Packard Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Associate Chair of Academic Affairs.

Professor

— Present

University Medical Line • Stanford, California

Tenured faculty member with extensive experience in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes research.

Courses

EPI 299 EPI 399 PEDS 199 EPI 199

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.