Dr. Shweta Namjoshi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Shweta S. Namjoshi is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Gastroenterology at Stanford University. Her career is dedicated to improving the health of children and adults suffering from intestinal failure, short bowel syndrome, and congenital enteropathy. Dr. Namjoshi's research interests include long-term outcomes for individuals on home parenteral nutrition, the role of iron in gastrointestinal diseases, and the clinical-pathologic correlates of intestinal failure. She focuses on improving the quality of life and nutritional status of patients with intestinal pseudoobstruction and conducting assessments and treatments for congenital enteropathies. Currently, she is the Medical Director at the Intestinal Rehabilitation & Nutrition Support program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, where she also oversees the Children’s Home Pharmacy. Her academic contributions include fellowships and certifications in Pediatric Gastroenterology, and she actively participates in various committees to support child health policy and nutritional advocacy.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Medical Director, Intestinal Rehabilitation & Nutrition Support

— Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Overseeing the intestinal rehabilitation and nutrition support program for pediatric patients.

Associate Director, Health Policy

— Present

Office of Child Health Equity, Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Advocating for equitable health policies affecting children's health.

Awards

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Honor Roll Teaching Fellows

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John Kerner MD Award

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Learning Health System Registry Proposal Award Winner

Courses

PEDS 199

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.