Dr. Joanna Nelson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Joanna Nelson is a board-certified Infectious Disease specialist with a focus on treating immunocompromised patients, including those undergoing solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, as well as patients undergoing chemotherapy. She has a special interest in caring for patients with cystic fibrosis, lung transplant needs, and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. Dr. Nelson completed her fellowship in Infectious Disease at Stanford University in 2016 and another prior fellowship in 2015 at the same institution. She received her medical education from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2009 and completed her residency at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University in 2012. Dr. Nelson is affiliated with the Clinical Division of Infectious Diseases at Stanford, where she provides expert clinical care and participates in professional education and mentorship for fellows and residents in Infectious Disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2016-07-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Serving as a Clinical Associate Professor specializing in Infectious Diseases.

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.