Dr. Deirdre Lyell

Professor

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Biography

Deirdre J. Lyell, M.D. is the Dunlevie Endowed Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University. She holds a significant position within the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative, and has served as Medical Director of Labor and Delivery since 2018. Her clinical focus encompasses diverse aspects of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, including preterm labor prevention and management, and the effects of treatment methodologies on maternal and fetal outcomes. Dr. Lyell's robust academic career is supported by numerous honors, including the Harvard Medical Student Teaching Award and the Stanford Resident's Outstanding Fellow Award. She has substantially contributed to Maternal-Fetal Medicine through research initiatives and clinical trials that aim to improve prenatal care and outcomes. Dr. Lyell also engages in medical education, dedicating time to training future physicians in her field through lectures and mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Dunlevie Endowed Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Medical Director, Labor Delivery

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Oversees operations and policies in the Labor and Delivery unit.

Awards

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Harvard Medical Student Teaching Award

1999-01-01
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Stanford Resident’s Outstanding Fellow Award

2001-01-01
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Resident’s Obstetrics Teaching Award

2004-01-01

Courses

OBGYN 199 OBGYN 280 OBGYN 299 OBGYN 370 OBGYN 399

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.