Dr. Erica Cahill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erica P. Cahill, MD, MS(c) is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine. She serves as the Associate Chair for Education and leads the departmental educational strategy focusing on excellence, equity, and innovation. Dr. Cahill’s clinical specialty is complex family planning, where she emphasizes patient-centered care using resilience-based, trauma-informed approaches to reproductive justice. Her clinical expertise encompasses areas such as sexual health, complex contraception, miscarriage, abortion care, menopause, and abnormal uterine bleeding. Dr. Cahill is a nationally recognized medical educator and serves as Fellowship Director for the Complex Family Planning Fellowship, along with directing the Reproductive Health Block for pre-clinical medical students. Her dedication to mentorship spans across all learner levels. She has been involved in curriculum development that includes ultrasound-guided procedural training and exploring values in abortion care. Dr. Cahill's research interests focus on advancing trauma-informed care in obstetrics and gynecology, alongside innovations in medical education and technology aimed at improving patient experiences and outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2019-06-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Serves as Associate Chair for Education and leads departmental educational strategy.

Awards

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Board Certification

2023-01-01
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Board Certification

2020-01-01

Courses

INDE 222B

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.