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Laura T. Derry is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Medicine, specializing in the care of complex medical and surgical patients. She completed her medical training at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine and pursued her Internal Medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she was part of the Health Systems Leadership (HSL) Pathway. Additionally, Dr. Derry holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, focusing on health sector management and leadership. Beyond clinical care, her research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine, particularly in exploring how large language models and machine learning can enhance physician decision-making and improve disease diagnosis and healthcare delivery. She has been awarded inaugural SMART-HM grants from Stanford's Division of Hospital Medicine to support her research efforts. Dr. Derry is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives and serves as a member of the Orthopedics Quality Council. She also mentors students in healthcare strategy, operations, and quality improvement as a faculty advisor for the Stanford Healthcare Consulting Group.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in hospital medicine.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.