Dr. Jonathan Litt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Samuel Litt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Neonatal Developmental Medicine. He holds an ScD from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, where he studied Social and Behavioral Sciences, and an MPH in Clinical Effectiveness from the same institution. Dr. Litt completed his residency in Pediatrics at UCSF and a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. His research focuses on understanding pathways of chronic health problems that impact behavioral development and functional outcomes for preterm infants. He is particularly interested in neonatal multimorbidity and associated markers of epigenetic aging, aiming to improve risk prediction for long-term outcomes. Additionally, he brings a focus on health services research and improvement science, specifically in studying the delivery of follow-up care for high-risk infants and developing innovative post-discharge care models. With a commitment to population health management and equity-focused quality improvement, Dr. Litt's work aims to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes in neonatal care.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Member of the Professional Education Board, overseeing academic curriculum and standards in the Department of Pediatrics.

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
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  • 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.