Dr. Paul Heidenreich

Professor

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Biography

Paul Heidenreich is a Professor and Vice Chair for Quality in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, where he also serves as Chief of Medicine at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. His expertise lies in non-invasive cardiology and he is an active clinical researcher with a strong focus on outcomes health services research. His research interests include the cost-effectiveness of new cardiovascular technologies, interventions aimed at improving the quality of care for patients with heart disease, and outcomes research utilizing clinical administrative datasets. He has chaired important committees such as the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Performance Measures and served as Chair of the AHA Council on Quality Care Outcomes Research. Dr. Heidenreich's clinical interests also encompass echocardiography and the management of cardiovascular disease, making significant contributions to the improvement of care standards in cardiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Vice Chair Quality, Department of Medicine.

Chief of Medicine

— Present

VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, CA

Chief of Medicine at a major healthcare system.

Awards

#2001

Clinical Divisional Teaching Award

2001-01-01
#2001

E. William Hancock Cardiovascular Medicine Teaching Award

2001-01-01
#2008

Clinical Divisional Teaching Award

2008-01-01

Courses

HRP 299 MED 299 MED 280 HRP 399 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.