Dr. Lars Osterberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lars Osterberg, MD, MPH, is a Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, with extensive involvement in medical education and community health initiatives. He co-directed the Stanford Medicine Teaching and Mentoring Academy and served as the inaugural director of the Educators-4-CARE program, which focuses on developing clinical skills among medical students. His research interests encompass medical education, healthcare access, innovative healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations, and patient adherence to medications. He has an undergraduate degree in bioengineering from UC Berkeley, an MD from UC Davis, and a Master's in Public Health from UC Berkeley. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Stanford and has held various leadership roles in medical education and patient care, including as Chief of General Internal Medicine at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto. Throughout his career, he has been honored with numerous awards for teaching excellence and contributions to medicine.

Research Interests

Medical Education Healthcare Access Healthcare Delivery Patient Adherence Innovations in Medical Practice

Experience

Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Instructing medical students and guiding them in their clinical skills development.

Co-Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medicine Teaching and Mentoring Academy • Palo Alto, California

Leading initiatives focused on teaching excellence and mentorship for medical faculty.

Director

2008-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Educators-4-CARE • Palo Alto, California

Developed programs aimed at enhancing clinical skills among students at Stanford.

Chief

2001-01-01 — 2014-01-01

General Internal Medicine, VA Hospital • Palo Alto, California

Oversaw the internal medicine department and patient care services.

Director

2001-01-01 — Present

Hypertension Clinic, VA Hospital • Palo Alto, California

Managed patient care and services related to hypertension treatment.

Co-Medical Director

1999-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Arbor Free Clinic • Palo Alto, California

Provided free healthcare services to underserved patients.

Awards

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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award for Excellence in Preclinical Teaching

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Ron Arky Award

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Franklin G. Ebaugh, Jr. Award

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ABIM Foundation 8th Annual John Benson Jr., MD Professionalism Article Award

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Advancing Communication Excellence Award

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Excellence in Promotion of Humanism

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Stanford nominee Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award

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Stanford Medicine Leadership Award

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Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee

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Service Award for Patient Care

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Lawrence H. Mathers Award

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Kaiser Clinical Teaching Award

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Miriam Aaron Roland Volunteer Service Award

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Annual Teaching Award, General Medical Disciplines

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Community Award

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Veterans Star Award for Patient Care

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Lance Armstrong Compassion in Medicine Award

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Kaiser Award for Clinical Teaching

Courses

CHPR 399 CHPR 290 CHPR 299 MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 199 MED 244 MED 245 MED 245 MED 200 INDE 297

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.