Dr. Lynn Peng

Professor

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Biography

Lynn Peng is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in pediatric cardiology. With a comprehensive background in cardiac care, she has been a pivotal figure in the Pediatric Head Cath Lab and has played a significant role as Associate Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory from 2009 to 2016. Since 2017, she has served as the Director of the same laboratory. Dr. Peng's clinical focus includes interventional cardiology, particularly involving heart conditions in children. She obtained her AB in Chemistry from Harvard University in 1997 and completed her MD at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2001. Following this, she pursued residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship at Children's Hospital Boston, rounding out her training in 2008. Dr. Peng is board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. In addition to her teaching and administrative roles, Dr. Peng is actively involved in several clinical courses related to pediatric cardiology and continues to contribute to advancements in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Serving as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, focusing on pediatric cardiology.

Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Leading the cardiac catheterization laboratory for pediatric patients.

Associate Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Assisted in managing the cardiac catheterization lab's operations.

Courses

PEDS 199 PEDS 280 PEDS 299 PEDS 370 PEDS 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.