Dr. Niushen Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Niushen Zhang is a board-certified neurologist specializing in Adult Neurology with a focus on headache and facial pain medicine. He is the Chief of the Headache Medicine Division at Stanford University and actively participates in clinical trials for new headache treatment options for migraine and cluster headache. Dr. Zhang is dedicated to medical education, serving as the Director of the Headache Fellowship Program at Stanford and Co-Chair of the Headache Fellowship Directors Committee for the American Headache Society (AHS). His clinical interests center on developing personalized treatment plans for headache patients, integrating complementary and integrative medicine approaches. A noteworthy contributor to the AHS, he spearheaded the design and creation of the AHS National Headache Fellowship Opportunities website. Dr. Zhang graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale University and earned his M.D. from New York University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in neurology and a fellowship in headache and facial pain.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in the field of headache medicine.

Chief, Headache Medicine Division

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading the division focused on headache treatment and research.

Director, Headache Fellowship Program

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Overseeing the fellowship program for training specialists in headache medicine.

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.