Dr. Rishi Raj

Professor

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Biography

Rishi Raj is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine. He directs the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and has extensive clinical experience in diagnosing and treating interstitial lung diseases. His primary focus includes idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and various related disorders. Additionally, he regularly attends to patients in medical intensive care units and participates as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials that explore new therapies for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Raj's research emphasizes the use of radiologic biomarkers to predict outcomes in interstitial lung diseases, leveraging advanced methods, including large language models. He holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, and is associated with multiple clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes in interstitial lung disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Directs the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and practices in pulmonary critical care medicine.

Medical Director

2025-01-01 — Present

Ambulatory Chest Clinic Network • Stanford, CA

Oversees operations and clinical care for the network.

Awards

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Member

2019-01-01

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.