Dr. Lee Sanders

Professor

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Biography

Lee Sanders is a Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he serves as the Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics. He holds joint appointments in the Department of Health Policy and the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health. His research focuses on health literacy and its application to enhance maternal and child health equity. He directs the Stanford Health Literacy Lab, which aims to address health disparities among children through innovative educational approaches. An expert in health services and human-centered design, Dr. Sanders is noted for leading substantial funded research initiatives including randomized controlled trials and collaborates with diverse stakeholders to improve care for children with medical complexities. He is additionally active in educational settings, teaching courses related to Human Biology and co-leading research labs that connect health data to educational outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of Division of General Pediatrics.

Medical Director

— Present

Children's Medical Services South Florida • Florida

Coordinated care for over 10,000 low-income children with special health care needs.

Awards

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Generalist Physician Faculty Scholar

Courses

DESIGN 264 PEDS 219 COLLEGE 101 EPI 299 HRP 299 PEDS 299 PEDS 280 EPI 399 HRP 399 PEDS 399 HRP 370 PEDS 370 PEDS 199 EPI 199 HUMBIO 41SI PEDS 126 DESIGN 263

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.