Dr. Sam Shen

Professor

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Biography

Sam Shen is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has held various administrative roles, including Patient Safety Officer and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations & Quality. His work focuses on improving emergency department operations, digital health, and quality improvement within healthcare settings. Dr. Shen has had a distinguished career in emergency medicine, serving as the Medical Director of Emergency Medicine and overseeing the EM Administration Fellowship. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. His educational background includes an MD from UCLA, an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and a BS in Biology with Honors from Stanford. He is actively involved in professional organizations, contributing to boards and committees dedicated to advancing patient safety and emergency medicine practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine with a focus on Emergency Department operations and patient safety.

Patient Safety Officer

— Present

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA

Responsible for overseeing patient safety initiatives within the health care framework.

Vice Chair, Clinical Operations & Quality

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Leading efforts in clinical operations and quality management for the department.

Medical Director

— Present

Emergency Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Oversaw the emergency department, managing clinical operations and strategic initiatives.

Courses

EMED 370 EMED 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.