Dr. Debbie Sakaguchi Sakai

Professor

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Biography

Debbie C. Sakaguchi Sakai is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, primarily focused on Pediatric Hospital Medicine. She has held multiple roles including Director of Pediatric Teaching Senior Rotation and Course Director for Early Clinical Engagement at the Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Sakai is also involved in faculty coaching for the Stanford Pediatrics Residency Program and has been recognized for excellence in teaching through various awards, including the Golden Apple Teaching Award and the Faculty Honor Roll for Clinical Teaching. Her commitment to education is further exemplified by her involvement as a faculty advisor for the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association and as a member of multiple committees at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Her research interests include medical education, shared decision-making, and resuscitation. Dr. Sakai completed her medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and her residency at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UCSF. She has received multiple awards recognizing her contributions to teaching and patient care throughout her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics focusing on Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Director, Pediatric Teaching Senior Rotation

— Present

Stanford School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Overseeing the Pediatric Teaching Senior Rotation.

Course Director

— Present

Stanford School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Directing the Early Clinical Engagement course.

Faculty Advisor

— Present

Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) • Palo Alto, California

Providing guidance and support to the student association.

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.