Dr. Fatima Rodriguez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fatima Rodriguez, MD, MPH serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, where she is also the Section Chief of Preventive Cardiology and Associate Director of the Center for Digital Health. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Rodriguez completed her internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Stanford. She specializes in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease, with clinical expertise in coronary artery disease and inherited lipid disorders. Her research focuses on leveraging digital tools to promote cardiovascular disease prevention and improve guideline-based care using AI-enabled approaches for early detection of atherosclerosis.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Vice Chair Clinical Research

2025-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading clinical research initiatives within the Department of Medicine.

Section Chief Preventive Cardiology

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Head of the Preventive Cardiology section focusing on cardiovascular disease prevention.

Associate Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Center for Digital Health, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Overseeing initiatives at the Center for Digital Health.

Awards

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Joseph Vita Award

2025-01-01
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John Levin Excellence in Leadership Award

2024-01-01
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Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award

2022-01-01

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 CHPR 299 MED 299 MED 399 MED 370 CHPR 199 MED 199

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.