Dr. Hsien Hwa Cha

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hsien-Hwa Alice Cha is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, focusing on Hospital Medicine. Raised in the Bay Area, she completed her undergraduate degree in Molecular Cell Biology with a focus on Biochemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. She furthered her medical education at New York Medical College and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara in 2016. Since 2016, she has been part of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley as a hospitalist and served as the Section Chief from 2020 to 2023, where she expanded the section's clinical capabilities including orthopedic pre-operative care and nocturnal care. Cha is deeply interested in clinical education, having co-founded the Clinical Academy program designed for high school students exploring medical careers. Her research interests include the clinical implications of metals, opioid stewardship, bioethics, and leadership development for physicians. She has received several awards, including the Department of Medicine Teaching Award in 2022 and the Physician of the Quarter award for her contributions at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in 2024.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2016-06-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and practicing in the Department of Medicine, focusing on Hospital Medicine.

Section Chief

2020-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley • Pleasanton, CA

Led the Division of Hospital Medicine, expanded clinical capabilities, and provided educational opportunities.

Awards

#2022

Department of Medicine Teaching Award

2022-01-01
#2024

Physician Quarter

2024-01-01
#2016

Professionalism Award

2016-01-01

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.