Dr. Eli Carrillo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eli Carrillo, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Emergency Medicine, specializing in prehospital emergency care. He is board certified in Emergency Medical Services and serves as the medical director for the Santa Clara County and Milpitas Fire Departments. In his role at Stanford, he directs prehospital education, overseeing the training of resident physicians and paramedics/EMTs in the region. Carrillo plays a critical role as the medical team manager for the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force-3, which responds to both local and national disasters that involve complex search and rescue operations in confined spaces. He also supports Stanford's designation as a single-source EMS communication and consultation center for San Mateo County. His research interests encompass the role of physicians in prehospital care, mobile integrated healthcare, cardiac arrest outcomes, and health disparities in EMS care. Carrillo contributes as a clinical academic advisor to numerous medical students, residents, and EMS fellows, emphasizing education in emergency medicine and medical ethics.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and mentoring within the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Medical Director

— Present

Santa Clara County Fire Department • Santa Clara County, CA

Overseeing emergency medical services.

Medical Director

— Present

Milpitas Fire Department • Milpitas, CA

Directing emergency services.

Medical Team Manager

— Present

Urban Search Rescue, California Task Force 3 • Menlo Park, CA

Managing medical operations for emergency response teams.

Awards

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Franklin G. Ebaugh Jr. Award for Excellence Advising Medical Students

Courses

CHPR 399 (Spring, Summer) CHPR 290 (Winter, Spring) EMED 299 (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer)

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.