Dr. Samuel Rodriguez

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Samuel Rodriguez is a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine at Stanford University and a practicing Pediatric Anesthesiologist at Stanford Children's Hospital. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2008, followed by a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has a strong focus on enhancing pediatric pain management through innovative technologies, co-founding the CHARIOT Program, which implements virtual and augmented realities in treating pediatric pain. His work has significantly improved the experiences of many children globally, particularly with anxiety surrounding medical procedures. Dr. Rodriguez is actively involved in medical education, teaching courses that integrate the arts into medical training. He is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesia.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and clinical practice in pediatric anesthesiology.

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

— Present

Stanford Children's Hospital • Stanford, CA

Providing anesthesia care to pediatric patients.

Courses

ANES 72Q SOMGEN 213 ANES 399 ANES 370 ANES 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.