Dr. Jon Park

Professor

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Biography

Jon Park is the Saunders Family Endowed Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University Medical Center, specializing in both surgical and nonsurgical management of spinal disorders that lead to debilitating pain and weakness. He is renowned for his expertise in spine surgery and has served as Chief of Spine Neurosurgery and Director of the Spine Research Laboratory. His work focuses on spinal disc regeneration utilizing stem cells and addressing the underlying causes through innovative research in spinal bio-mechanics to maintain spinal stability. Park’s clinical work encompasses minimally invasive spine surgery, spine trauma, spine tumors, and scoliosis. He is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurosurgery and the Scoliosis Research Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery.

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery.

Clinical Instructor

— Present

UCLA School of Medicine • Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Instructor in the Department of Neurological Surgery.

Awards

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Stanford University School of Medicine Academic Grant Recipient

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Saunders Family Endowed Chair

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President Fellow's Society

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Kathleen Whipple Scholarship

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Robert Weed Hematology Research Fellowship

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HANA Graduate Merit Scholarship

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Health Commendation Award

Courses

NSUR 299 NSUR 280 NSUR 399 NSUR 370 NSUR 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.