Dr. Mary Leonard

Professor

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Biography

Mary Leonard, MD, MSCE, is the Arline Pete Harman Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine. She also serves as the Physician-in-Chief at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Dr. Leonard's work is highly regarded, with a focus on improving the health and well-being of children through rigorous clinical and translational research. Her program emphasizes the impact of chronic diseases on bone metabolism and nutrition throughout the life span. Furthermore, she directs several innovative research training initiatives at the Stanford Child Health Research Institute, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and training in child and maternal health research. A distinguished investigator and expert clinician, Dr. Leonard is also committed to personalized health care and serves on the Precision Health Committee at Stanford Medicine, ensuring that children receive proactive and tailored healthcare solutions. She has a history of mentoring future leaders in the field of pediatrics and nephrology, and she remains engaged with numerous professional organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair

— Present

Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leading the Department of Pediatrics, addressing key issues in child health.

Physician-in-Chief

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Stanford, CA

Overseeing clinical operations and patient care quality at the children's hospital.

Director

— Present

Maternal Child Health Research Institute, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Guiding research initiatives focused on maternal and child health.

Co-Leader

— Present

Spectrum Child Health, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading a collaborative program to enhance pediatric health outcomes.

Courses

EPI 299 PEDS 299 PEDS 280 EPI 399 HRP 399 PEDS 399 PEDS 370 PEDS 199 EPI 199

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.