Dr. Grant Smith

Associate Professor

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Biography

Grant Smith, MD, is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. He specializes in palliative care and serves as the medical director of the Palliative Care Community Partnerships Team. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is actively involved in teaching and training healthcare professionals as a Serious Illness Communication Program Trainer and leads quality improvement initiatives in advance care planning in Stanford's Division of Primary Care Population Health. His clinical focus is particularly aimed at enhancing communication and care for seriously ill patients, and he plays a key role in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Smith has been recognized with several honors, including the Margaret Raffin Community Champion Award, and has maintained active membership in several professional organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in palliative care.

Medical Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Palliative Care Center of Excellence - Community Partnerships Team • Stanford, CA

Leads the community partnerships in palliative care programs.

Awards

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Margaret Raffin Community Champion Award

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Fellow (FAAHPM)

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Fellow (FACP)

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.