Dr. Neelam Goyal

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Neelam Goyal earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY, and completed a neurology residency at Stanford University Medical Hospital, where she also specialized in neurophysiology with a focus on neuromuscular disorders, particularly electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies. Since joining the faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Goyal has taken on various roles including Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology and Interim Vice Chair for Advancement, Community Engagement, and Wellbeing. Her clinical expertise spans the diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders, with specific interests in immune-mediated disorders, including myasthenia gravis and inclusion body myositis. Dr. Goyal's research focuses on the long-term effects of immunosuppressive therapies and she is involved in projects assessing glucocorticoid toxicity in patients with myasthenia gravis. Furthermore, she participates in numerous committees, both at Stanford and nationally within professional organizations such as the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, where she chairs the Scientific Committee for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Specializing in neuromuscular disorders and actively involved in research and teaching.

Interim Vice Chair, Advancement, Community Engagement

— Present

Department of Neurology, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Overseeing initiatives related to community engagement and physician wellbeing.

Director, Wellbeing

— Present

Department of Neurology, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Leading efforts to improve wellbeing among faculty and staff.

Awards

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Stanford Leadership Development Program

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Clinical Effectiveness Leadership Training

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Robert Fisher Resident Teacher of the Year

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Alpha Omega Alpha Membership

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.