Dr. Morad Hameed

Professor

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Biography

Morad Hameed is a trauma surgeon, intensivist, and public health researcher. He completed his medical education at the University of Alberta, followed by a surgical residency. He pursued graduate studies in public health at Harvard University. His fellowships included Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Miami. Hameed has extensive experience as a faculty member at various institutions, including Vancouver General Hospital and the University of British Columbia, where he spent 19 years developing innovative approaches to trauma surgery and surgical care. He is deeply committed to surgical education, having served as the program director for surgical residency and fellowship programs in Canada, and he has received numerous awards for teaching excellence. His research interests primarily focus on the public health aspects of trauma and emergency surgery, investigating the social determinants of health and disparities in access to high-quality emergency surgical care. He is excited to contribute to Stanford's surgical services, exploring intersections between surgery, data science, organizational theory, public health, and sustainability, aiming to enhance universal access to quality surgical care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Chief of the Section of Acute Care Surgery.

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Head of the Division of General Surgery.

Section Chief

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Led the Trauma Acute Care Surgery section.

Program Director

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Directed the General Surgery Residency Program.

Program Director

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Directed the Trauma Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Program.

Awards

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Excellence in Clinical Teaching

2023-01-01
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Excellence in Clinical Teaching

2023-01-01
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Richard Finley Senior Scholar Award

2016-01-01

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.