Dr. Ezelle Sanford

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ezelle Sanford III is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Carnegie Mellon University. His scholarship sits at the intersection of African American, medical, and urban histories, particularly focusing on the histories of race, science, and medicine from the 19th century to the present. Currently, he is working on a book project titled 'Segregated Medicine: Racial Politics Shaped American Healthcare,' which utilizes the case of St. Louis’s Homer G. Phillips Hospital, the largest segregated hospital in America during the mid-twentieth century, to trace the logic and legacy of racial segregation in established healthcare structures that continue to perpetuate inequalities today. His work has been featured in both popular and academic publications, contributing to the field of Gender History. His scholarship has received national fellowships and awards.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to African American History Medicine and Society: Health, Healers, Hospitals

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.