Dr. Kalpana Nathan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kalpana Nathan is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in Psychiatry Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and research fellowship at Stanford, gaining four years of experience at San Francisco General Hospital/UCSF, where she focused on substance use, HIV, and public health. She has worked at the Palo Alto VA for several decades and served as the Chief Medical Director of Mental Health Addiction Services at El Camino Health for half a year. Nathan has also held the position of Executive Medical Director of Custody Behavioral Health in Santa Clara County. She is a board-certified physician in General, Addiction, Forensic Psychiatry, and Lifestyle Medicine. Her interests encompass wellness and self-care for physicians, women's health, and the creation of resilience in community building. Additionally, Nathan is a certified meditation teacher, has completed sprint Olympic triathlons, and enjoys traveling the world. Her notable recognitions include receiving the Outstanding Community Clerkship Preceptor Award in 2010 and the Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Excellence in Teaching of Clinical Medicine in 2015.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Teaching and supervising residents and students in clinical settings.

Chief Medical Director

— Present

El Camino Health • Santa Clara County, CA

Oversaw mental health and addiction services.

Executive Medical Director

— Present

Custody Behavioral Health • Santa Clara County, CA

Managed programs and services for custody behavioral health.

Awards

#2010

Outstanding Community Clerkship Preceptor Award

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Arthur L. Bloomfield Award

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.