Dr. David Scheinker

Professor

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Biography

David Scheinker is a Clinical Professor in Pediatrics - Endocrinology and Medicine at Stanford University, where he also serves as the Executive Director of the Systems Design Collaborative Research at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. As the Founder and Director of SURF Stanford Medicine, he leads a group that integrates students, faculty, university physicians, nurses, and administrators to enhance quality and efficiency in healthcare through various projects. His research interests focus on clinical care delivery, technical innovations in hospital operations, sensor-based algorithm-enabled telemedicine, and the socioeconomic factors influencing healthcare costs and quality. Prior to joining Stanford, he was a Joint Research Fellow at MIT Sloan School of Management and Massachusetts General Hospital. David earned his Ph.D. in theoretical mathematics from the University of California, San Diego.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor in Pediatrics - Endocrinology and Medicine.

Executive Director

— Present

Systems Design Collaborative Research, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Stanford, CA

Leads initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and efficiency.

Founder and Director

— Present

SURF Stanford Medicine • Stanford, CA

Established a collaborative program to integrate students and healthcare professionals.

Courses

CIM 210 MS&E 263 PEDS 263 MS&E 463 PEDS 463 MS&E 408 PEDS 299 PEDS 399 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.