Dr. Stephen Ruoss

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Ruoss specializes in critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine, focusing on the treatment of chronic bronchiectasis, mycobacterial lung infections, and rare lung diseases such as lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). With 20 years of experience in academic pulmonary critical care medicine, he has held various significant roles at Stanford Medical Center, including Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services and Clinical Chief of the Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Division. Ruoss has trained extensively in internal medicine, having completed internships and residencies at prestigious institutions, including the University of Connecticut and Boston University Medical Center. He has also undergone fellowship training at UCSF Medical Center. His research interests include examining basic clinical aspects of non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung infections and investigating genetic factors contributing to the development of bronchiectasis.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

— Present

Stanford Medical Center • Stanford, CA

Oversight of the Respiratory Care Services at Stanford Medical Center.

Medical Director

— Present

Stanford Medical Center Transfer Center • Stanford, CA

Leadership in managing patient transfers and care continuity.

Clinical Chief

— Present

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Division, Department of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leadership role overseeing the clinical operations and academic activities in the pulmonary division.

Courses

MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 MED 370 MED 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.