Dr. Paul Ford

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul M. Ford is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Primary Care and Population Health Practices. He has extensive experience in Sports Medicine and Internal Medicine, having served as an Internal Medicine Consultant for the Stanford Sports Medicine Program from 1992 to 2008. Ford has held multiple positions at Stanford, including Clinic Chief at the Stanford Medical Group and Undergraduate Academic Advisor. His educational background includes an MD and MS from the University of Colorado Health Science Center. Ford's achievements have been recognized with awards such as the Strother H. Walker Award for Excellence in Biometrics and the Hippocrates Award. He completed his residency at Stanford University and has been board-certified in Internal Medicine since 1991. He is active in teaching and supervision within the medical curriculum. Alongside his clinical duties, he has been involved in academic advising, enhancing student success within the medical program.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Teaching and overseeing patient care in Internal Medicine.

Consultant

— Present

Stanford Sports Medicine Program • Palo Alto, California

Provided clinical expertise in sports medicine.

Clinic Chief

— Present

Stanford Medical Group • Palo Alto, California

Managed clinical operations and patient care.

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Guided undergraduate students in their academic and professional development.

Awards

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Strother H. Walker Award

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Hippocrates Award

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Alpha Omega Alpha

Courses

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.