Dr. Karl Sylvester

Professor

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Biography

Karl G. Sylvester is a Professor of Surgery specializing in Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University. He is the Director of the Clinical Research Support Office at Stanford Children's Health and Co-Director of the Stanford Metabolic Health Center. He also holds the position of Associate Dean for Maternal Child Health - Research within the Stanford University School of Medicine. His educational background includes a medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Yale University. His research interests focus on molecular markers of human diseases and their implications in diagnostics and potential therapeutic options. He specifically investigates conditions related to pregnancy and gut microbial ecology, including Necrotizing Enterocolitis. With a commitment to education, he guides postdoctoral research and oversees various surgical courses.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor - University Medical Line

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor specializing in Pediatric Surgery.

Director

— Present

Clinical Research Support Office, Stanford Children's Health • Stanford, California

Overseeing clinical research support for pediatric health.

Co-Director

— Present

Stanford Metabolic Health Center • Stanford, California

Leading projects and research initiatives in metabolic health.

Associate Dean

— Present

Maternal Child Health - Research, Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Responsible for research initiatives in maternal and child health.

Courses

SURG 199 SURG 299 SURG 370 SURG 399

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.