Dr. John Kendall

Professor

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Biography

John L. Kendall, MD, FACEP, is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and serves as the Director of Academic Affairs and Director of Ultrasound. He is also the Co-Director of the Systemwide Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) program at Stanford Health Care. An accomplished educator and national leader in emergency critical care ultrasound, Dr. Kendall has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbooks, focusing extensively on ultrasound education, quality assurance, and clinical applications. He has chaired numerous national committees that shape ultrasound certification standards, and his contributions to education, research, and leadership have been recognized with multiple national awards, including the Distinguished Service Award and the Research Medical Education Award from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Dr. Kendall's clinical interests include Emergency Medicine, POCUS, Trauma, and Critical Care Ultrasound, with a consistent commitment to advancing the field through innovative education and exceptional patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Professor in Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Director of Ultrasound

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Director of Ultrasound in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Director of Academic Affairs

2025-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Director of Academic Affairs in Department of Emergency Medicine.

Co-Director

2024-01-01 — Present

Systemwide POCUS • Stanford Health Care

Co-Director of Systemwide Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at Stanford Health Care.

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.