Dr. Shannon Beres

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shannon Beres is a Clinical Associate Professor in Pediatric Neurology at Stanford University, with a concurrent appointment in Ophthalmology. She specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and has undergone extensive training, including her medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Child Neurology at UCSF. Additionally, she completed a fellowship in Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical focus includes the evaluation and treatment of disorders such as Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, for which she is currently conducting several clinical trials aimed at assessing new treatment protocols. With board certification in Psychiatry Neurology and special qualifications in Child Neurology, Dr. Beres actively contributes to the field through both research and direct patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Associate Professor in Pediatric Neurology with a focus on neuro-ophthalmology.

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.