Dr. Rachel Seay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachel Ellen Chan Seay is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University. Her clinical focus encompasses a wide age spectrum from adolescence to menopause, providing care for various obstetric and benign gynecologic needs in both ambulatory and hospital settings. She emphasizes a holistic approach to consultations for both medical and surgical issues, valuing education and communication within healthcare teams and with patients and families. Dr. Seay's international experience includes consulting for Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders in Sierra Leone and South Sudan, and collaborations with local medical educators in Guatemala and Eritrea. She is also actively involved in research and educational program design in global health, specifically aimed at improving health outcomes in low-resource settings. Dr. Seay has received multiple teaching awards and is recognized for her contributions to surgical training and faculty development in medical education. She aims to support the development of future healthcare leaders through innovative educational strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on education and clinical care.

Director, OBGYN Core Clerkship

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Director of the OBGYN Core Clerkship, overseeing the educational component for medical students.

Awards

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Platinum Scalpel Award

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Team Award CenteringPregnancy

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Excellence Clinical Care Faculty Award

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Excellence Teaching and Mentorship Award

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Gold-Level Healthcare Provider

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Outstanding Ambulatory Educator

Patents

Treatment of Hemorrhage Reusable Device

WO/2020/081692 2020-04-23

International patent for a device designed to treat hemorrhage.

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.