Dr. David Maron

Professor

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Biography

David Maron is the C. F. Rehnborg Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he specializes in cardiovascular disease and preventive cardiology. He holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Southern California, and has completed extensive training in internal medicine at UCLA and Stanford. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor and Director of Preventive Cardiology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine before returning to Stanford in 2014 as Chief of the Stanford Prevention Research Center. His research interests focus on the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease, particularly utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance the detection and management of coronary conditions. He has played pivotal roles in major clinical trials such as the COURAGE and ISCHEMIA trials, which significantly impacted the approach to managing stable coronary disease. As president-elect of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, Maron aims to improve strategies which prevent heart attacks through innovative methods. His clinical work includes managing a Preventive Cardiology Clinic, where he emphasizes evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes in cardiovascular health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Chief of the Stanford Prevention Research Center, teaching and conducting research in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular diseases.

Assistant Professor and Director of Preventive Cardiology

— Present

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine • Nashville, TN

Led the preventive cardiology program and taught medical students and residents.

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.