Dr. Sharif Vakili

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sharif Vakili, MD, MBA, MS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine specializing in Primary Care Population Health Practices at Stanford. He holds expertise in internal medicine with a focus on chronic disease management and health systems delivery, promoting a teamwork approach that empowers patients to navigate the healthcare system. He is involved in active research within the business and health communities, with publications in peer-reviewed journals such as JAMA Network Open and Annals of Emergency Medicine. Vakili also teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and has contributed significantly to healthcare delivery models, coining the term Remote Patient Intervention (RPI) during a clinical study published in JAMA Network Open. He has completed his residency at Stanford University and holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University, Harvard Business School, and Yale University. Additionally, he is a board director for UpDoc and Indomo, and has served as a board observer for Thirty Madison. His clinical research includes managing insulin delivery systems involving AI technology to aid in patient care.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and clinical practice in Primary Care Population Health.

Board Director

— Present

UpDoc •

Board Director

— Present

Indomo •

Board Observer

— Present

Thirty Madison •

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.