Dr. Sharon Chen

Professor

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Biography

Sharon F. Chen is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, particularly in immunocompromised hosts. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 1996 and completed her residency at the University of Rochester in 1999, followed by a fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center in 2003. Dr. Chen leads the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Program for Immunocompromised Hosts at Stanford, focusing on improving clinical practices for viral infections affecting this vulnerable population. Her research interests center on the host immune response to persistent viruses such as cytomegalovirus and adenovirus, and she collaborates with various core viral and immunology laboratories to enhance the understanding of T-cell responses in immunocompromised patients. In addition to her research, Dr. Chen is actively involved in education, designing teaching and assessment tools that promote a thinking mindset among medical students. She collaborates with education experts to improve the teaching of vital decision-making skills in medical contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, California

Specializes in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, particularly focusing on the care of immunocompromised hosts.

Awards

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Outstanding Faculty Educator Award

2004-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Educator Award

2006-01-01
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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award

2017-01-01
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Medical Education Scholarship Award

2018-01-01
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Mosbacher Family Distinguished Packard Fellow

2021-01-01
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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award

2023-01-01

Courses

PEDS 299 PEDS 280 PEDS 399 MED 370 PEDS 370 PEDS 199 INDE 263 INDE 265

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.