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Professor Dr. Rashmi Bhandari

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Biography

Rashmi Parekh Bhandari is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University, specializing in Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine. She is dedicated to the advancement of pediatric pain management, focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), clinical hypnosis, effective parenting strategies, and mindfulness practices. With a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pediatric Psychology from Wayne State University, Dr. Bhandari has spent over two decades practicing behavioral pain medicine and has directed pediatric pain psychology programs for ten years. Her research interests include developing and implementing evidence-based treatments for pediatric chronic pain, utilizing the Peds-CHOIR registry platform for patient phenotyping, and enhancing global health education in pain care. Dr. Bhandari’s commitment extends to her role in training new professionals in Pediatric Pain Psychology. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing her research on the treatment outcomes for youth facing chronic pain.

Research Interests

Pediatric Pain Psychology Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Pain Medicine

Experience

Director Pediatric Pain Psychology Services

2016-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Pediatric Pain Clinic Stanford Children's Health • Menlo Park, CA

Leading pediatric pain psychology services, focusing on improving interventions and education.

Director Pediatric Pain Psychology Training

2011-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Department of Anesthesia • Menlo Park, CA

Training future specialists in pediatric pain psychology, emphasizing evidence-based practices.

Courses

ANES 299 ANES 280 ANES 399 ANES 370

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.