Dr. James Jacobs

Associate Professor

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Biography

James R. Jacobs, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. His expertise lies in public mental health and population sciences, particularly in emergency medicine. He serves as the Executive Director of the Vaden Health Center and has held the position of Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs since 2016. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in Emergency Medicine and completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He earned his Medical Doctorate from Duke University School of Medicine and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His focus on clinical practice emphasizes emergency medicine, where he integrates academic leadership with clinical responsibility, striving to improve mental health services within the community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in public mental health and emergency medicine.

Executive Director

— Present

Vaden Health Center • Stanford, CA

Overseeing health services and promoting student wellness.

Associate Vice Provost

— Present

Student Affairs • Stanford, CA

Managing student affairs and coordinating services for the university.

Courses

PSYC 55N (Aut) CHPR 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) CHPR 290 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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.