Dr. Diana Farid

Associate Professor

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Biography

Diana Farid is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Medicine and the Medical Humanities and Arts Program. She combines her expertise as a physician with her passion for storytelling and the arts, focusing on how narrative and creative expression can enhance health outcomes. With an educational background that includes a Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from UC Berkeley, an MD from Northwestern University, and a Master's in Public Health from UCLA, she is dedicated to community health storytelling. Diana has served as a consultant for television productions including Grey's Anatomy and has produced films such as American Rhythms. She has played a crucial role in integrating arts into medical education, mentoring students in film projects, and curating events like the Frankenstein@200 film screening series. Her published works include award-winning children's literature that addresses themes of medicine and health, and she is actively involved in various committees focused on diversity and inclusion within the medical field.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and Faculty in the Medical Humanities and Arts Program.

Awards

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artsCatalyst Fellowship

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Cybils Award for Novel in Verse

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.