Dr. Rahul Sharma

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Rahul P. Sharma is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine. He graduated from Monash University and completed his cardiology training at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Sharma is an Interventional Cardiologist with extensive experience in transcatheter valve therapy and structural heart disease. He has held prominent positions, including Director of Structural Interventions at Stanford Healthcare and Associate Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. His research interests include the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare and the safety and effectiveness of various transcatheter procedures. With numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributions to major national and international conferences, Dr. Sharma is dedicated to advancing the field of cardiology and educating the next generation of clinicians. He is also actively involved with several scientific advisory boards and committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Director Structural Interventions

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford Healthcare • Stanford, CA

Responsible for overseeing structural interventional procedures within the healthcare system.

Interventional Cardiologist

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

Performed interventional cardiology procedures and involved in research related to structural heart interventions.

Research Scientist II

2016-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

Engaged in research within the Department of Medicine, focusing on cardiac interventions.

Awards

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Excellence Teaching Award

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Medtech’s Got Talent Innovation Award

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.