Dr. Shagufta Shaheen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shagufta Shaheen specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies with expertise in treating neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). After completing her advanced fellowship in Hematology Oncology at Stanford University, where she was under the mentorship of Dr. Pamela Kunz, the founding Director of the Stanford Neuroendocrine Tumor Program established in 2015, she joined the Oncology division at Stanford as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Shaheen is focused on further developing the neuroendocrine oncology program at Stanford, which serves as a center of excellence for the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors. She is deeply involved in clinical research and clinical trials aimed at improving treatment protocols and patient outcomes in oncology. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Shaheen is committed to education and mentorship, taking care of patients admitted to the oncology service, and providing guidance to residents and fellows. Her academic appointments and board certifications include Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine from the American Board.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Involved in the treatment of patients with neuroendocrine tumors and participating in clinical trials and research.

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.