Dr. Joseph Hopkins

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Hopkins is a Clinical Professor Emeritus in the field of Medicine, with a focus on Primary Care Population Health. His career includes numerous leadership positions, notably as Associate Chief Medical Officer at Stanford Health Care from 2013 to 2021, and as Director of the Center for Education & Research in Family & Community Medicine at Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Hopkins has been instrumental in quality improvement and physician leadership development, contributing significantly to patient safety and professionalism in the medical community. His educational background includes a Medical Management Master’s degree from the University of Southern California and an MD from Stanford School of Medicine, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Illinois. Throughout his extensive career, he has received multiple accolades, including the John Benson Jr, MD Professionalism Article Prize and Divisional Teaching Awards from the Stanford Department of Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor Emeritus

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professorship with a focus on population health and primary care.

Associate Chief Medical Officer

2013-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

Leadership role overseeing medical operations and quality improvement.

Director

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Center for Education & Research Family & Community Medicine • Stanford, CA

Directed educational initiatives in the field of Family and Community Medicine.

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 FAMMED 199 MED 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.