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Professor Dr. Michael Pfeffer

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Biography

Michael Pfeffer, MD, FACP serves as Chief Information Officer and Associate Dean at Stanford Health Care and Stanford University School of Medicine. He oversees Technology Digital Solutions (TDS), providing technology solutions that support the mission to improve human health through research and care. Michael is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine and Division of Hospital Medicine and continues to provide clinical care as a Hospitalist Physician. Previously, he was the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at UCLA Health Sciences, where he led the implementation of one of the largest electronic health record systems. Under his leadership, UCLA Health received numerous awards, including HIMSS Analytics Stage 7 certifications. He implemented an ACGME-accredited Clinical Informatics Fellowship and has lectured worldwide on health information technology. Michael has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has been recognized in the Becker’s Hospital Review among top physician CIOs.

Research Interests

Internal Medicine Medical Informatics Hospital Medicine

Experience

Chief Information Officer

— Present

Stanford Health Care • Stanford, CA

Oversees Technology Digital Solutions (TDS) for Stanford Health Care.

Associate Dean

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Serves as Associate Dean while providing clinical instruction.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Chief Information Officer

— Present

UCLA Health Sciences • Los Angeles, CA

Led physician informatics initiatives and electronic health record implementation.

Awards

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HIMSS Analytics Stage 7 Inpatient

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HIMSS Davies Award

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.