Dr. Seunggu Han

Associate Professor

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Biography

Seunggu Jude Han is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in neuro-oncology. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and serves as the chief of neurosurgery at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center. Dr. Han specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, including brain tumors, pituitary tumors, spinal tumors, and degenerative spinal disorders. He is passionate about caring for underserved populations and is committed to educating and mentoring the next generation of neurosurgeons. His academic interests focus on brain mapping, advancing diagnostic methods and treatment for brain tumors, and improving the quality of neurosurgical care. He has conducted clinical trials to determine the safety and effectiveness of specific treatments for tumors affecting the central nervous system. Dr. Han has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals, including Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, and the Journal of Neurosurgery. He is also an active reviewer for professional publications and a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Teaching and mentoring students in the field of neurosurgery, conducting clinical research and trials.

Awards

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Michael Edwards Faculty Teaching Award

2022-01-01
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Faculty Teaching Award

2021-01-01
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Ralston Teaching Award

2020-01-01
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Surgical Innovations Accelerator Mentorship Award

2019-01-01
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Graduate Medical Education Excellence Innovation Award

2018-01-01
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Journal Neuro-Oncology Award

2017-01-01
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Annual Meeting Travel Grant Award

2016-01-01
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Dean’s Research Fellowship

2015-01-01

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.