Dr. Niraj Sehgal

Professor

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Biography

Niraj Sehgal is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and serves as the Chief Physician Executive at Stanford Healthcare and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Stanford School of Medicine. With a clinical practice centered on hospital medicine and an academic career dedicated to leading initiatives that foster interprofessional teamwork and communication, he is committed to promoting a culture of learning and improvement within healthcare. Prior to his current role, Niraj spent 16 years at UCSF, where he held several leadership positions including Chief Quality Officer and Associate Chair for Quality & Safety. His educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from Rush University and training in Internal Medicine at Stanford University. Niraj's commitment to teaching and mentorship is highlighted by his induction into UCSF's Academy of Medical Educators in 2009. His research interests encompass Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, Leadership Development, and Cultural Change within organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford Healthcare • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor in Medicine, focusing on hospital medicine.

Chief Quality Officer

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

UCSF Health • San Francisco, CA

Oversaw quality and safety initiatives within the healthcare system.

Senior Associate Dean Clinical Affairs

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leads clinical affairs at one of the premier medical schools globally.

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.