Dr. Marwa Abu El Haija

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marwa Abu El Haija is a Clinical Associate Professor in Pediatrics specializing in Gastroenterology. Her clinical research focuses on childhood obesity, examining its pathophysiologic causes and treatment mechanisms. Dr. Abu El Haija believes that each patient has a unique disease background and should be approached in an individualized manner for optimal care. At Stanford, she has found a supportive environment for her research interests in pediatric obesity, leveraging the university's unique academic and medical position to explore unknown factors influencing this condition. She serves as the Program Director for the Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center and is a member of the Stanford Diabetes Research Center. Her clinical expertise is backed by board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, and she completed her fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after earning her medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Program Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University Medical Center • Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities include overseeing the Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship program.

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.