Dr. Janelle Aby

Professor

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Biography

Janelle Aby is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in General Pediatrics. She serves as the Medical Director of the Newborn Nursery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford since 2011 and is the Fellowship Director for the Academic General Pediatrics program since 2019. Aby completed her medical education at the University of Virginia in 1993 and subsequently underwent residency and internship training at Stanford Health Care Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Her work primarily focuses on improving the educational experiences of residents and students in the context of newborn care, evaluation, and management of both term and near-term infants. Through her research, Aby aims to enhance quality of care within the newborn nursery and contribute significantly to pediatrics education.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

2011-01-01 — Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford • Palo Alto, CA

Oversees the operations and quality of care in the Newborn Nursery.

Fellowship Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Leads the Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship program.

Courses

OBGYN 282 PEDS 282 PEDS 299 PEDS 280 PEDS 399 PEDS 370 PEDS 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.