Dr. Laura Derry

Assistant Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in hospital medicine.

Awards

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Alanna McKelvey Stone Compassion Award

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Coach K Center Leadership Ethics (COLE) Leadership Fellow

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Forte Fellow

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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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Oak Ridge Institute Science Education (ORISE) Research Fellowship

Courses

MED 279 (Aut, Win, Spr)

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.