Dr. Stephanie Smith

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Stephanie Melissa Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, specializing in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Her research focuses on cancer survivorship and community-engaged research, with a commitment to improving health equity for childhood cancer survivors. Dr. Smith completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania and her fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Stanford. She leads the CoCOS Lab, which aims to optimize health outcomes and reduce disparities for childhood cancer survivors through community-academic partnerships. Notably, her work includes collaboration with Jacob's Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services, a nonprofit supporting families affected by cancer in rural and low-income areas. Dr. Smith's research portfolio encompasses community-based participatory research, human-centered design to develop new interventions, and rigorous qualitative methods to enhance the survivorship experience. Her clinical practice centers on the long-term health of cancer survivors, particularly those transitioning from pediatric to adult care.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology with a focus on cancer survivorship and health equity.

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.