Dr. Paul Grimm

Professor

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Biography

Paul C. Grimm is a Professor of Pediatrics (Nephrology) at Stanford University School of Medicine and serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at Stanford Children’s Health. He completed his medical training at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine and has undergone specialized training in pediatric nephrology at Dalhousie University and UCLA. He is an experienced clinician with a focus on transplant immunology and renal pathology. Dr. Grimm has published approximately 100 articles in leading scientific journals and has led numerous studies aimed at improving outcomes for pediatric kidney transplant patients. He holds various leadership roles within his field, including being an associate program director of the Stanford Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship and a member of the Scientific Council of the Cystinosis Research Foundation. He is particularly interested in transplant tolerance and the care of infants and highly sensitized kidney transplant recipients. Under his leadership, the Stanford Cystinosis Referral Clinic has become one of the largest in North America, contributing significantly to research in cystinosis and transplant methodologies. He enjoys family life with his wife and three children in California.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Professor in Pediatrics (Nephrology), overseeing academic activities and leading pediatric nephrology practices.

Medical Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Stanford Children's Health • Stanford, California

Overseeing kidney transplant program aimed at improving the care and outcomes of pediatric kidney transplant patients.

Courses

PEDS 299 PEDS 280 PEDS 399 PEDS 370 PEDS 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.