Dr. Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa, Ph.D., MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University, where she also serves as the Associate Director of Research for the Office of Community Engagement. Her research principally focuses on developing science in Community-Based Participatory Research and citizen/community science to improve health outcomes among diverse populations, particularly Latinxs, under-resourced communities, and older adults. She aims to create novel multi-level interventions and health promotion programs addressing issues such as aging and multiple chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease through multi-sectoral collaborations. Rodriguez Espinosa has held various academic and administrative appointments, including her roles within the Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. She has received numerous honors such as the Health Equity Scholar Action Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Early-Stage Investigator Award from the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Assistant Professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health.

Associate Director Research

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Overseeing research initiatives within the Office of Community Engagement.

Core Associate Leader

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center • Palo Alto, CA

Lead outreach and engagement initiatives within the Alzheimer's Disease research core.

Awards

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Health Equity Scholar Action

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Early-Stage Investigator Award

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Minority Fellowship

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Pre-doctoral Fellowship

Courses

EPI 236 EPI 299 ENVRES 399 EPI 399 EPI 199 CHPR 282 EPI 282 OSPGEN 259

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.