Dr. Shanthi Kappagoda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shanthi Kappagoda is a board-certified infectious disease physician specializing in patient care in the ICU and infectious diseases clinic. Her clinical practice addresses a wide range of conditions including tuberculosis, urinary tract infections, endocarditis, MRSA infections, pneumonia, coccidioidomycosis, and tropical diseases. She has a special interest in bone and joint infections, as well as infections related to left ventricular assist devices. Dr. Kappagoda has been actively involved in Stanford's COVID-19 response, assisting in the development of treatment guidelines within the infectious diseases division of the department of medicine. She was an investigator in a clinical trial for remdesivir as part of the expanded access program for COVID-19 patients with severe disease, underscoring her commitment to advancing treatment options in the field of infectious diseases.

Research Interests

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.