Dr. Saloni Maharaj

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Saloni Kumar Maharaj is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University. She has a focused clinical practice in Internal Medicine, particularly in Hospital Medicine and Perioperative Medicine. An active educator, she serves as the Director of the Internal Medicine Resident Perioperative Medicine Clerkship and has directed multiple medical education electives such as the Inpatient Medicine Shadowing Elective. Saloni has received notable awards for her clinical education efforts, including recognition from the Society of General Internal Medicine. Beyond her academic roles, she takes on leadership positions in professional organizations, including President of the Society of Hospital Medicine - San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. Saloni completed her medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and fulfilled her residency at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and is recognized for her contributions to academic medicine and hospital management.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medical Center • Stanford, CA

Teaching and overseeing clinical education in internal medicine and hospital medicine.

Surgical Co-Management Hospitalist

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford Hospital Clinics • Stanford, CA

Providing perioperative medical care and managing patients' transition to surgery.

Awards

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Leadership Award

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Excellence in Clinical Education Award

Courses

MED 217

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.