Dr. David Magnus

Professor

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Biography

David Magnus is the Thomas Raffin Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Ethics and a Professor in the Pediatrics - Center for Biomedical Ethics at Stanford University. He serves as the Associate Dean for Research and has held multiple significant administrative and board roles in medical ethics and bioethics. Magnus is widely recognized for his scholarly contributions to various aspects of bioethics, including research ethics, genetics, stem cell research, organ transplantation, and ethical issues in end-of-life care. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Bioethics and has published extensively in eminent journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. In addition to his academic endeavors, he has contributed opinion pieces to major newspapers and has appeared on various television programs discussing ethical dilemmas in medicine. Magnus has also been active in advisory committees concerning biotechnology and stem cell research, underscoring his commitment to advancing ethical standards in biomedical research and healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in biomedical ethics and medical humanities.

Editor-in-Chief

2012-01-01 — Present

American Journal of Bioethics • Stanford, California

Overseeing publication-related matters for a leading journal in bioethics.

Courses

CIM 202 BIOE 131 ETHICSOC 131X HUMBIO 174 PEDS 231A PEDS 231B PEDS 231C PEDS 299 PEDS 280 PEDS 399 PEDS 370 HUMBIO 189 PEDS 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.