Dr. Sameer Raina

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sameer Raina is a board-certified cardiologist and Clinical Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford Health Care, where he is a member of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute. His clinical interests encompass preventive cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and sports cardiology. Dr. Raina has previously established a telemedicine program for cardiology during the COVID-19 pandemic and has a dedicated focus on individualized treatment plans for college athletes recovering from COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships within the community of doctors, advocating for continuous communication as a cornerstone of excellent patient care. His current research interests include preventive cardiology, cardiac imaging, and outcomes research, with a focus on studying outcomes of cardiac interventions in specific patient populations. Dr. Raina is an active participant in the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart Initiative (SSATHI), aiming to address high-risk cardiovascular diseases among South Asians. Additionally, he serves as a peer reviewer for notable publications and has been an invited speaker at both national and international cardiology meetings. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and holds multiple board certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford Health Care • San Jose, CA

Member of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, focusing on patient care and academic medicine.

Awards

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Outstanding Academic Performance

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.