Dr. Francesco Dandekar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francesco Dandekar is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and earned his M.D. from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Dandekar has a keen interest in sports psychiatry and has worked closely with elite athletes at the Stanford Sports Psychiatry Clinic. He specializes in treating physicians and has integrated psychiatric services into Stanford's sports psychology program. His clinical focus includes medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes such as sleep, nutrition, and exercise. Dr. Dandekar completed his residency at Stanford University and subsequently pursued a fellowship in Student Mental Health and Sports Psychiatry. He has received various accolades for his work, including the Annual Chairman's Award for Clinical Innovation from the Stanford Department of Psychiatry in April 2020.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Provides care utilizing a combination of medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.

Awards

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Annual Chairman's Award for Clinical Innovation

2020-04-01

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.