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As a clinical health psychologist and health services researcher, Ranak Trivedi envisions a culturally attuned healthcare system that is patient-centered and family-centered. He focuses on empowering families navigating the healthcare system on behalf of patients, ensuring they receive culturally appropriate support and services. His research has provided insights into the challenges faced by families of chronically ill patients, emphasizing the impact of interpersonal relationships and self-management barriers. Trivedi has developed technology-enabled dyadic self-management programs addressing the stress management needs of patients and their families. He has been the principal investigator on multiple VA and NIH funded projects, contributing valuable knowledge to the understanding of caregiver needs for seriously ill veterans. His work has been recognized through various awards including the VA HSR&D Career Development Award. Trivedi is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of health services researchers and serves as the Training Director for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is actively involved in health policy councils and has a secondary interest in improving mental health management within primary care settings.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences focusing on mental health and caregiver research.
Center for Innovation Implementation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, CA
Involved in research focusing on health services and caregiver support.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Conducted health services research with a focus on mental health.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.