Dr. Kimberly Allison

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kimberly Allison is a Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University, where she serves as the Director of Breast Pathology and Vice Chair of Education. Her research and clinical focus is on breast pathology, with specific interests in the application of prognostic and predictive markers in breast cancer, standardization of HER2 and estrogen receptor testing, and the management of risk lesions in breast pathology. As a noted figure in the field, she is involved in key committees including the co-chair of the ASCO/CAP ER/PR Testing Breast Cancer committee and the NCCN Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines committee. She has actively contributed to the training of residents and fellows as the Director of the Stanford Breast Pathology Fellowship and previously as the Residency Program Director for Anatomic Clinical Pathology. Dr. Allison is also a breast cancer survivor and the author of the book 'Red Sunshine: A Story of Strength and Inspiration from a Doctor Who Survived Stage 3 Breast Cancer.' Her extensive expertise has made her a leading voice in breast cancer diagnostics and pathology education.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Breast Pathology

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Oversees Breast Pathology services and education within the Department of Pathology.

Vice Chair Education

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Responsible for the educational mission within the Department of Pathology.

Fellowship Director

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leads the Breast Pathology Fellowship program.

Program Director Anatomic Clinical Pathology Residency

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Directed the residency program in Anatomic Clinical Pathology.

Associate Residency Director

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Assisted in managing the residency program in Anatomic Pathology.

Courses

PATH 199 PATH 280 PATH 299 PATH 370 PATH 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.