Dr. Gary Darmstadt

Professor

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Biography

Gary L. Darmstadt, MD, MS, serves as the Associate Dean for Maternal and Child Health at the Stanford University School of Medicine and holds the position of Professor of Neonatal Developmental Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics. He has extensive experience in global health innovations aimed at developing and scaling health interventions. His research focuses on advancing child health and development in low-resource settings and promoting gender equality in health globally. Darmstadt previously worked as a Senior Fellow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where he developed initiatives to address gender inequalities. His academic appointments include positions at Johns Hopkins University, where he was Associate Professor and Founding Director of the International Center Advancing Neonatal Health. His clinical work includes evaluating interventions for newborn health and managing clinical trials. Darmstadt's leadership in several projects highlights his commitment to addressing maternal and child health issues and advocating for gender equality in health systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • Seattle, WA

Led development initiatives to address gender inequalities and empower women and girls.

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Founding Director of the International Center Advancing Neonatal Health.

Director, Family Health Programs

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • Seattle, WA

Oversaw strategy development for maternal, newborn, and child health.

Awards

#2021

Outstanding Alumnus

2021-01-01
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Faculty Research Fellow

2018-01-01

Courses

PEDS 199 PEDS 280 PEDS 299 PEDS 370 PEDS 399

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.