Dr. Irmina Elliott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Irmina Elliott is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. She provides comprehensive surgical care for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors. Dr. Elliott specializes in minimally invasive and robotic approaches to thoracic surgery. Her training includes a fellowship at Stanford University and a residency at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Elliott has received research support from the National Institutes of Health for her investigations into cancer cell response to replication stress, outcomes for patients undergoing hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy for mesothelioma, and the complications of esophageal surgery, among other topics. She has authored articles in notable journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and JAMA Surgery and has contributed to textbooks addressing social disparities in thoracic surgery. Dr. Elliott has presented her research at meetings of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Surgical Oncology, focusing on the surgical treatment of carcinoid tumors and improvement strategies for mesothelioma patient survival.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Thoracic surgeon specializing in lung cancer and innovative surgical approaches.

Awards

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Board Certification

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Board Certification

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.