Dr. Serena Tan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Serena Tan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University. Her clinical focus includes Anatomic Clinical Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, Medical Transplant, and Liver Pathology. She has achieved several board certifications from the American Board of Pathology, including Pediatric Pathology in 2019 and Anatomic Clinical Pathology in 2017. Serena completed her Pediatric Pathology Fellowship at Ann Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in 2019 and underwent additional fellowship training in Surgical Pathology at Stanford University in 2018. Her residency experience includes a Pathology Residency at Stanford University in 2017 and a General Surgery Residency at Stanford in 2013. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2008. Currently, Serena serves as the Director of Pediatric Pathology Service and the Director of Pediatric Pathology Fellowship at Stanford University, positions she will begin in 2024. Her contributions to the field include a focus on integrating pathological analysis with clinical practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology with a focus on Pediatric Pathology.

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.