Dr. Nirav Shah

Professor

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Biography

Nirav R. Shah is a Senior Scholar at Stanford University’s School of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor in Medicine focused on Primary Care and Population Health. He is a renowned healthcare leader with extensive experience as a regulator, operator, and innovator. His expertise encompasses public health, digital health, generative artificial intelligence, and the intricacies of public-private health insurance frameworks. In his role at Stanford, Dr. Shah's research concentrates on improving healthcare quality and safety, reducing costs, and encouraging the integration of digital technologies while quantitatively assessing their value in international health care systems. He is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and a graduate of Harvard College and Yale School of Medicine. In addition to his academic roles, he serves as an advisor to the CDC Director and holds positions on several boards and committees, promoting significant advancements in healthcare delivery.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scholar

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Focused on healthcare quality and safety, and the adoption of digital technologies.

Awards

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Data Liberation Award

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Member

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Distinguished Alumni Award

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Care 100 Prize

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.