Dr. Julie Parsonnet

Professor

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Biography

Julie Parsonnet is a George DeForest Barnett Professor of Medicine, Emerita at Stanford University, specializing in Infectious Diseases. With a notable background as an infectious diseases clinician and epidemiologist, her research has significantly contributed to establishing Helicobacter pylori as the cause of gastric cancer and gastric lymphoma, as well as its protective effects on esophageal diseases. Her clinical interests also include tuberculosis and coccidioidomycosis. Dr. Parsonnet has received continuous NIH funding for over 30 years and is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the Association of American Physicians. She has served on the Board of Directors for Doctors for America and has been an active advocate for healthcare providers focused on reducing firearm injuries. Her ongoing research investigates the impact of microbial exposures on children’s long-term health, alongside projects assessing the safety and effects of probiotics in Bangladeshi infants. Dr. Parsonnet has received several awards recognizing her innovative contributions to medical education, underscoring her commitment to both research and teaching at Stanford.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1983-06-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

George DeForest Barnett Professor and Emeritus Faculty in the field of Medicine - Infectious Diseases.

Sr. Associate Dean

2001-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Oversaw medical education at Stanford.

Chief, Infectious Diseases

1998-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Led the Infectious Diseases Geographic Medicine Division.

Awards

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Henry J. Kaiser Award for Innovation in Medical Education

2004-01-01
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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award for Excellence in Preclinical Teaching

2002-01-01

Courses

EPI 247 HUMBIO 57 EPI 231 MED 231 EPI 299 MED 299 MED 280 EPI 399 MED 399 HRP 370 EPI 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.