Dr. Rishi Mediratta

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rishi Mediratta, MD, MSc, MA, is a Clinical Associate Professor in Pediatrics and a Pediatric Hospitalist at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. He is a Faculty Fellow at the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health (CIGH). Rishi graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in Public Health and completed medical school at Stanford University. His research includes community-based pediatrics and public health initiatives in Ethiopia, focusing on decreasing neonatal mortality through education programs. Rishi has also worked with various organizations including the World Bank and UNICEF. He actively teaches courses at Stanford to both undergraduate and graduate students that explore the societal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rishi holds multiple board certifications in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine and has a robust educational background in medical anthropology and public health from esteemed institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Teaches pediatric courses, supervises medical trainees, and integrates field experience into child health programs.

Courses

PEDS 199 PEDS 220

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.