Dr. Ingela Schnittger

Professor

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Biography

Ingela Schnittger, MD, is a Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. With a career spanning several decades at Stanford, she served as the Medical Director of the Stanford Echocardiography Laboratory and has held various leadership roles including Chief Academic Affairs Associate Chief within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Schnittger is board certified in Adult Echocardiography and has been actively involved in various professional organizations focusing on cardiac pacing and echocardiography. Her medical education includes training at the prestigious Karolinska Institute and multiple residencies and fellowships at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her research interests primarily center around echocardiography, with particular attention to topics such as coronary artery myocardial bridges, exercise echocardiography, and evaluating cardiac structures and functions through echocardiographic methods. She is recognized for her significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine and continues to influence medical practices and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

— Present

Stanford Echocardiography Laboratory • Stanford, CA

Oversaw the operations and clinical services of the echocardiography laboratory.

Chief Academic Affairs Associate Chief

— Present

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine • Stanford, CA

Managed administration and governance related to academic affairs in cardiovascular medicine.

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 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.