Dr. Neera Ahuja

Professor

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Biography

Neera Ahuja is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Hospital Medicine. Her clinical focus encompasses inpatient medicine, health equity, and clinical trials, with an emphasis on building innovative care models and promoting physician wellness. With an extensive background in quality improvement and inpatient medical education, Neera has held numerous leadership positions, including Chief Medical Officer for Inpatient Care at Stanford Healthcare and Division Chief of Hospital Medicine. She has significantly contributed to medical education and research, particularly in assessing health disparities and implementing nutrition programs for diabetic populations. Neera is an advocate for physician resilience and has received multiple awards for her contributions to medical education, including the Distinguished Teacher Mentor Award from the American College of Physicians and the Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching. Her research interests also include social determinants of health and strategies to reduce food insecurity among high-risk patients. Additionally, she is actively involved in several professional organizations, holding leadership roles that focus on improving hospitalist practices and fostering intergenerational teaching within medical training programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Vice President

— Present

Stanford Healthcare • Palo Alto, CA

Chief Medical Officer - Inpatient Care

— Present

Stanford Healthcare • Palo Alto, CA

Medical Director, Pharmacy

— Present

Stanford • Palo Alto, CA

Division Chief, Hospital Medicine

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Medical Director, General Medicine Inpatient Wards

— Present

Stanford • Palo Alto, CA

Director, Hospitalist Program

— Present

Stanford • Palo Alto, CA

Associate Residency Program Director

— Present

Internal Medicine Residency Program • Palo Alto, CA

Program Director

— Present

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, UTMB • Galveston, TX

Awards

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Integrated Strategic Plan (ISP) Star Award

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Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award Finalist

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Malinda S. Mitchell Award

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Distinguished Teacher Mentor 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.