Dr. Matthew Hernandez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Hernandez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University, primarily focused on Clinical Pathology. He completed his Ph.D. in Microbiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2020, following his ScB in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Brown University in 2011. His expertise includes Clinical Microbiology and he is dedicated to advancing medical education and practice in this area. Over the years, Matthew has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions and excellence in teaching and research, including the Clinical Pathology Fellow Teaching Award from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Peggy Cotter Award from the American Society for Microbiology, and the Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award from the Association of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to both clinical and educational excellence, underpinned by extensive training and a passion for microbiological research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, primarily focused on Clinical Pathology.

Awards

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Clinical Pathology Fellow Teaching Award

2024-01-01
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Peggy Cotter Award

2024-01-01
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Top 5 - 40 Forty

2023-01-01
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Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Award

2021-01-01
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Graduate Distinction in Medical Education

2020-01-01
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Graduate Distinction in Research

2020-01-01
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Medical Student Excellence Teaching Award

2017-01-01
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Young Investigator Scholarship Award

2016-01-01
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Science Leadership Merit Award

2012-01-01

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.