Dr. Ricky Choi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ricky Y. Choi, MD, MPH, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in General Pediatrics. He actively attends to the newborn nursery service and participates in outpatient clinic operations. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he leads digital health initiatives within the division. Dr. Choi has held several clinical leadership roles, including the Department Head of Pediatrics at Asian Health Services Community Health Center in Oakland, CA. He has also served in various national physician leadership positions, such as founding Chair of the Immigrant Child Health Group at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Choi is a Fellow of the California HealthCare Foundation Health Care Leadership Program. He also works as the head of Digital Health at Samsung Electronics America, where he drives virtual care strategies and partnerships, leveraging consumer technologies to enhance health engagement and optimize clinical and financial outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Attends on the newborn nursery service and in outpatient clinic.

Department Head of Pediatrics

— Present

Asian Health Services Community Health Center • Oakland, CA

Led the Department of Pediatrics.

Head of Digital Health

— Present

Samsung Electronics America • Bay Area, CA

Leads virtual care and strategic partnerships.

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.