Dr. Kavita Sarin

Professor

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Biography

Kavita Sarin, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology and the Director of the Stanford Skin Cancer Genetics Program at the Stanford Cancer Institute. Her research focuses on precision medicine and the integration of genetic and clinical patient data to inform susceptibility, prognosis, and treatments for skin cancer and rare dermatologic disorders. Dr. Sarin's lab employs cutting-edge sequencing and imaging technologies to understand the complexities of skin cancer and rare immunologic skin diseases. She has significant clinical experience and sees patients in medical dermatology at the Stanford Cancer Institute, particularly in the area of dermatologic diseases such as basal cell carcinoma and hidradenitis. Dr. Sarin has received multiple awards for her contributions to medical education and dermatology, including the Franklin G. Ebaugh, Jr. Award for Excellence in Advising Medical Students and the Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award. She is actively involved in various professional organizations, contributing to advancements in dermatology through research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Redwood City, CA

Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Director of the Stanford Skin Cancer Genetics Program.

Awards

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Franklin G. Ebaugh, Jr. Award

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Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award

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Letter of Teaching Distinction

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K23 NCI Career Development Award

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Medical Dermatology Career Development Award

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F32 NRSA Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award

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Translational Research Medicine Award

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Medical Scientist Training Program Scholarship

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President's Scholar

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Unsung Hero Award

Courses

DERM 199 DERM 299 DERM 370 DERM 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.