Dr. Neil Gesundheit

Professor

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Biography

Neil Gesundheit is a board-certified endocrinologist with training from Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, in internal medicine specializing in endocrinology, metabolism, and diabetes. He works with hospitalized endocrine patients at Stanford and the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Hospital. As a senior associate dean of medical education, he oversees the implementation of the Discovery Curriculum and directs the second-year medical student endocrine physiology module. He has played a pivotal role in leading accreditation processes for the School of Medicine and has held various administrative appointments focused on academic advising and medical education. His clinical interests include managing thyroid disorders and various endocrine diseases. Dr. Gesundheit is also involved in educational research, focusing on developing and validating practices that train competent, compassionate physicians and physician-scientists. He is particularly interested in utilizing standardized patients and clinical investigation rigor to improve medical education outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Currently serving as Professor (Teaching) focusing on Endocrinology and Medical Education.

Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education

2017-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Oversaw medical education curriculum and faculty development.

Faculty Lead for LCME Visit

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Led the 8-year re-accreditation process for the medical school.

Awards

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Oscar Salvatierra Award

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Lawrence H. Mathers, Jr. Award

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RISE Award

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Stanford Medicine Award

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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award

Courses

INDE 222B MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 199

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.