Dr. Ramsey Cheung

Professor

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Biography

Ramsey Cheung is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His research employs animal models to investigate the molecular mechanisms of viral neutralization in hepatitis B virus. Cheung collaborates with basic scientists and utilizes molecular biology techniques to study clinical samples from chronic hepatitis C patients. His ambition is to comprehend the pathogenesis of hepatitis C virus and the mechanisms underlying anti-viral therapies. Furthermore, Cheung explores healthcare models for hepatitis C care among veterans, examining the interplay between hepatitis C infection and alcoholic cirrhosis, along with the impact of comorbid conditions on health-related quality of life. He is also focused on improving care strategies for veterans with chronic hepatitis C and is involved in clinical trials of novel experimental anti-viral therapies. Cheung has analyzed various healthcare issues faced by chronic hepatitis C patients using data from the VA database.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Hepatology

— Present

VAPAHCS • Stanford, California

Leading Hepatology services and research, focusing on patients with chronic hepatitis C.

Director, Fellowship GI & Hepatology

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Overseeing the Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship program.

Associate Director, Fellowship GI & Hepatology

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Assisting in the administration and development of the fellowship program.

Director Endoscopy

— Present

VAPAHCS • Stanford, California

Managed endoscopy services at the facility.

Chief Gastroenterology

— Present

VA-Livermore • Livermore, California

Supervised the gastroenterology department, providing clinical care and research oversight.

Awards

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Teaching Award

Courses

MED 199 MED 280 MED 299 MED 370 MED 399

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.