Dr. Ken Zafren

Professor

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Biography

Ken Zafren is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. He has extensive experience in emergency medicine, specializing in high altitude medicine, hypothermia, frostbite, and various aspects of wilderness medicine and international medicine. His clinical focus includes emergency medical services and mountain rescue. Over the years, he has held several prominent roles including Associate Medical Director for the Himalayan Rescue Association and Medical Director for various national parks in Alaska. He has been involved in numerous academic and administrative capacities, contributing to advancements in wilderness medicine and emergency protocols. Zafren has received multiple awards for his contributions to emergency medicine and has been actively involved with several professional organizations such as the Wilderness Medical Society and the International Commission Mountain Emergency Medicine. He continues to support medical care education in Nepal through the Himalayan Rescue Association while maintaining a focused research interest in wilderness medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and providing clinical leadership in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Associate Medical Director

— Present

Himalayan Rescue Association • Nepal

Providing medical oversight and education for rescue operations in the Himalayas.

Medical Director

— Present

Alaska Mountain Rescue Group • Alaska

Oversaw medical responses and operational protocols for mountain rescues.

Medical Director

— Present

Denali National Park Mountaineering Rangers • Alaska

Managed emergency medical responses for mountain climbers in Denali National Park.

Emergency Programs Medical Director

— Present

State of Alaska • Alaska

Directed state-wide emergency medical programs and training.

Awards

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Service Award

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Honorary Member

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Founder's 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
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  • 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.