Dr. Matthew Mesias

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew Mesias, M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in geriatrics. He completed his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and underwent residency training in internal medicine and a geriatrics fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Mesias serves as the Medical Director of the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service at Stanford University Hospital. His academic interests focus on quality improvement in geriatric care, mentorship of medical trainees, and the development of curricula for geriatric medical education. In recognition of his contributions to geriatric education, he was awarded the HRSA Geriatric Academic Career Award in 2023, which supports the leadership and professional development of creating geriatric educational programs in community-partnered clinics. Additionally, he has received several honors, including the Geriatrics Faculty of the Year Award in 2021 from the Stanford Division of Primary Care Population Health and the Educator of the Year Award in the same year. His clinical focus areas include Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Dementia, and Delirium. Dr. Mesias is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine specializing in geriatrics.

Medical Director, Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service

— Present

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, California

Oversees the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service, focusing on geriatrics.

Awards

#2023

HRSA Geriatric Academic Career Award

#2021

Geriatrics Faculty of the Year Award

#2021

Educator of the Year Award

Courses

MED 296

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.