Dr. Samuel Yang

Professor

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Biography

Samuel Yang is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. He specializes in adult clinical and academic emergency medicine, with a focus on bridging the translational gap between molecular biology and acute care medicine. He completed his medical education at the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Yang's research interests include the development of high-content, near-patient diagnostic systems for rapid pathogen detection, multi-omics data integration for advanced diagnostics, and understanding the biological roles of noncanonical structures in extracellular nucleic acids. He is actively involved in clinical trials, specifically evaluating the performance of innovative diagnostic assays for sepsis. Dr. Yang also contributes to academic courses and mentorship within the university.

Research Interests

Courses

EMED 399 EMED 370 SURG 370 EMED 199 SURG 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.