Dr. Michael Mcconnell

Professor

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Biography

Michael V. McConnell, MD, MSEE, is a Clinical Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and his MD from Stanford. Dr. McConnell previously served on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, where he specialized in Cardiovascular Medicine and Imaging. He is known for discovering 'McConnell's sign' in echocardiography and has received numerous awards for his contributions to cardiovascular health, including the Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award and the American Heart Association Clinician Scientist Award. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. His research interests revolve around the prevention and detection of cardiovascular disease, particularly through mobile health technologies. He has led several significant NIH research initiatives and worked with companies like Google to advance digital health solutions. Dr. McConnell actively mentors students in the Stanford Biodesign program and advises various health tech startups, continuing to see patients at the Stanford Preventive Cardiology Clinic.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Clinical Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine, directing various programs related to preventive cardiology and cardiovascular innovation.

Awards

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Brian L. Strom Visiting Professorship

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Diversity & Leadership Faculty Fellow

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Department of Medicine Teaching Award

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Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award

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American Heart Association Clinician Scientist Award

Courses

MED 199 MED 280 MED 299 MED 370 MED 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.