Dr. Shaun Setty

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shaun P. Setty is a Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University. He serves as the Surgical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and is the Director of Global Cardiac Care. Dr. Setty completed his general surgery residency at Oregon Health Sciences University, followed by a fellowship in pediatric and adult cardiac surgery. He has extensive experience in congenital heart surgery, having completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and training at the University of Minnesota's Lillehei Heart Institute. Dr. Setty is board-certified in surgery, thoracic surgery, and congenital cardiac surgery and has a significant number of peer-reviewed publications and research presentations. His current research interests include cardiac surgery outcomes related to genetic syndromes, the social determinants affecting surgical outcomes, and large data analytics in international cardiac surgery humanitarian efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Surgical Director

— Present

Pediatric Bloodless Cardiac Surgery Program • Stanford University

Surgical Co-Director

— Present

Adult Congenital Heart Program • Stanford University

Surgical Director

— Present

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit • Stanford University

Director

— Present

Global Cardiac Care • Stanford University

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.