Dr. Stephen Roth

Professor

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Biography

Stephen J. Roth is an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology) at Stanford University. He has a distinguished career focusing on pediatric cardiac intensive care and critical care medicine. His tenure includes notable positions such as Associate Chief Medical Officer at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Director of the Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center. Roth has been instrumental in several key research projects, including randomized therapeutic trials aimed at understanding pediatric heart disease. He has received multiple accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Gallen Professorship from Children's Hospital Wisconsin and various awards recognizing his academic achievements from Harvard University. Roth's educational background includes an A.B. magna cum laude with High Honors from Harvard and an M.D. cum laude from Yale University. He is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. His ongoing interests lie in innovative treatment strategies and clinical trials for pediatric patients, contributing to advancements in pediatric health care through his scholarly work and dedication to teaching medical students and residents.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Emeritus.

Associate Chief Medical Officer

2023-01-01 — Present

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Overseeing critical care services.

Director

2011-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center • Stanford, CA

Directed pediatric heart center operations.

Chief

2011-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Division of Pediatric Cardiology • Stanford, CA

Led division focusing on pediatric cardiology.

Interim Chief

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Division of Pediatric Critical Care • Stanford, CA

Supervised pediatric critical care division.

Courses

PEDS 299 PEDS 280 PEDS 399 PEDS 370 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.