Dr. Samantha Wang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Wang earned her Bachelor's degree in Molecular & Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by an MD and Master's in Health Science from Yale University School of Medicine. After completing her internal medicine residency at Stanford, she served as Chief Resident and subsequently joined the Division of Hospital Medicine. She is dedicated to medical education, health equity, and patient-centered communication and has been recognized for her exceptional teaching with the David Rytand Teaching Award. Dr. Wang completed a fellowship in Medical Education and Patient-Centered Care through the Rathmann Family Foundation and is actively engaged in shaping future healthcare professionals. She leads initiatives focused on health equity, including developing curricula and courses aimed at integrating racial justice into medical education. Dr. Wang’s research employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to enhance the teaching of health equity in clinical settings, emphasizing the importance of holistic patient care and effective communication with patients facing serious illnesses. Her clinical focus is in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine, where she advocates for incorporating patients' values into care plans for a more inclusive approach to healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Clinical focus in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine.

Associate Clinical Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Serious Illness Care Program, Department of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Responsible for implementation of serious illness care protocols.

Director Faculty Development

2023-01-01 — Present

Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Oversees faculty development initiatives.

Assistant Clinical Director

2020-01-01 — 2023-12-31

Serious Illness Care Program • Stanford, CA

Managed the Serious Illness Care Program initiatives.

Awards

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David Rytand Clinical Teaching Award

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Scholarship

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.