Dr. Ricky Savjani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ricky R. Savjani, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. His cancer research focuses on building technological tools to guide and deliver optimal care for patients. Utilizing advanced techniques such as big data analytics, clinical informatics, medical imaging, and artificial intelligence, Dr. Savjani aims to analyze data from thousands of patients to make population-level inferences about the etiology and evolution of various cancers. He specializes in treating head and neck cancers, brain tumors, and spinal cancers, ensuring that his research endeavors directly benefit patient care and outcomes. Dr. Savjani completed his education at Texas A&M College of Medicine, earning both his MD and PhD in 2018. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he received in 2009. In 2023, he finished his residency in Radiation Oncology at UCLA. Dr. Savjani is dedicated to advancing the field of oncology through innovative research and clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-07-01 — Present

UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Los Angeles, CA

Focuses on cancer treatment and research in Radiation Oncology.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.