Dr. Jonathan Shaw

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Shaw is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University with extensive experience in family medicine and community health. He has dedicated his career to improving healthcare for under-served populations, working primarily within safety-net healthcare systems. As a family physician at Ravenswood Family Health Center, he focuses on serving immigrant and historically marginalized communities. He has held several key appointments, including Medical Director of the Evaluation Sciences Unit and Associate Chair for Community Partnership at the Stanford Department of Medicine. His academic pursuits have involved rigorous community-based research, integrating health and social services to improve care delivery. He completed his B.A. in Philosophy at Yale University, his medical degree at Harvard Medical School, and additional research training in Health Services Research at Stanford. Shaw's research interests encompass psycho-social determinants of health, women’s reproductive health, and strategies for redesigning primary care practices to better serve vulnerable populations. Through various fellowships and partnerships with organizations like the VA and CDC, he has contributed to significant advancements in community health initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Evaluation Sciences Unit, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Overseeing research and evaluation efforts aimed at improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Family Physician

2014-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Ravenswood Family Health Center • East Palo Alto, CA

Providing primary care services to historically underserved populations.

Associate Chair

2022-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Community Partnership, Department of Medicine, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading community engagement initiatives and partnerships.

Awards

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Outstanding Community-Engaged Faculty Award

2021-03-01
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Mentorship Award

2022-07-01

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.