Dr. Ryan Sun

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Ryan R. Sun is a board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist specializing in general urology and endourology. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Washington and obtained his medical degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Sun completed his urology residency at the University of Manitoba and further fellowship training in Endourology at Stanford University. He is fluent in Mandarin and sees patients with a wide spectrum of general urologic diseases, including the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and genitalia, with a special focus on complex kidney stone disease and minimally invasive surgery. He has received multiple research awards and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications related to kidney stone disease, oncology, education, imaging, voiding dysfunction, and gene therapy. In his academic role, Dr. Sun is committed to providing compassionate care and developing innovative treatments to advance minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in urology, specializing in endourology and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Courses

UROL 199

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.