Dr. Shoa Clarke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Clarke is a preventive cardiologist and physician-scientist focused on disease prevention. He earned his undergraduate degree in Human Biology from the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University and obtained both MD and PhD degrees in Genetics from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his clinical training in Internal Medicine at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital, and Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford Hospital, gaining board certifications in these specialties. His research interests include understanding the complex disease genetics in diverse populations, integrating monogenic and polygenic risks with clinical risk assessments, and large-scale phenotyping using electronic health records and medical imaging. As an instructor, Dr. Clarke's clinical practice is dedicated to identifying cardiovascular disease risk factors and promoting health longevity through evidence-based personalized treatments, with a keen interest in developing family-centric approaches for treating adults and children who carry genetic risks for diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford Prevention Research Center • Stanford, CA

Focused on preventive cardiology and genetics.

Awards

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Fellow

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Early Career Research Award

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Scientist

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Chair

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Chief Fellow

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House Officer Research Award

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Gilliam Fellow

Courses

MED 299 (Aut) MED 399 (Aut) MED 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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.