Dr. George Poultsides

Professor

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Biography

George Poultsides is a high-volume oncologic surgeon specializing in the management of complex cancers of the pancreas, liver, stomach, and retroperitoneum. He joined Stanford University in 2009 after completing his fellowship training in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering and in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Poultsides has an extensive publication record focusing on the multidisciplinary management of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and upper gastrointestinal malignancies. He directs an R01-funded molecular imaging program for pancreatic cancer and oversees a first-in-human clinical trial on fluorescence-guided surgery for patients undergoing pancreatic cancer resection. As the Co-Lead for the GI Oncology Clinical Research Program at the Stanford Cancer Institute, he manages the institution's surgical clinical trials portfolio. He is also the Program Director of Stanford’s Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship and a frequent recipient of teaching awards for his contributions to surgical education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Section Chief

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Chief of the Section of Surgical Oncology, overseeing clinical activities and research initiatives.

Instructor

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD

Provided education and training to medical residents in surgical oncology.

Awards

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PGY-5 Rotation Award

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Pancreatic Cancer Innovation Award

Courses

SURG 299 SURG 399 SURG 370 SURG 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.