Dr. Rajesh Dash

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rajesh Dash is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. His academic focus centers on cardiovascular risk in South Asians, genetics, metabolism, and behavioral health, and he has established a preventive cardiology clinic dedicated to treating this high-risk population. He is the Co-Director of the Falk Cardiovascular MRI Facility and serves as the Medical and Scientific Director for the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart Initiative (SSATHI). Dr. Dash has contributed significantly to the field with clinical trials on MitraClip therapy for heart failure patients and studies on the relationship of insulin resistance to myocardial deterioration. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Melvin Judkins Young Investigator Award from the American Heart Association. Dr. Dash continues to lead innovative research on cardiac imaging and therapy, with an emphasis on preventive measures tailored to the South Asian community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Director of the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart Initiative (SSATHI) and Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Awards

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Melvin Judkins Young Investigator Award

2010-01-01
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Young Investigators Award

2008-01-01

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.