Dr. David Rehkopf

Professor

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Biography

David Rehkopf is a social epidemiologist serving as a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health and the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. He joined the faculty of the Stanford School of Medicine in 2011 and is the Director of the Stanford Center for Population Health Sciences. Dr. Rehkopf's research is primarily focused on the health implications of decisions made by corporations and governments that significantly shape our social and economic environments. His work illustrates the health consequences of corporate and governmental actions, providing public policy makers with evidence to support new strategies that promote health and well-being. Furthermore, he investigates how social and economic policy changes impact early markers of disease and aging, with recent research emphasizing DNA methylation and its correlation with health outcomes. This work is supported by grants from the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Research Interests

Courses

EPI 270 EPI 263 ENVRES 398 EPI 299 MED 299 ENVRES 399 MED 280 EPI 399 MED 399 MED 370 EPI 199 MED 199 EPI 267

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.