Dr. Steven Asch

Professor

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Biography

Steven M. Asch, MD, MPH, is a tenured professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, where he also serves as Vice-Chief of Research in the Division of Primary Care Population Health and Associate Chief of Staff for Clinical Effectiveness at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Dr. Asch's research focuses on quality measurement improvement systems and implementing organizational innovations to enhance medical care, notably through the application of artificial intelligence. He has led national initiatives aimed at developing comprehensive quality measurement tools for veterans and Medicare beneficiaries. Dr. Asch is committed to educating future leaders in health services research, directing the CTSA K12 Research Training Program and mentoring numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. With over 500 peer-reviewed articles to his name, he is recognized for his significant contributions to health informatics and implementation science.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-Chief of Research

2011-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading research initiatives within the Division of Primary Care Population Health.

Associate Chief of Staff for Clinical Effectiveness

2011-01-01 — Present

VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, CA

Responsible for enhancing clinical effectiveness across the facility.

Awards

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Health Services Career Development Award

1997-01-01
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Presidential Early Career Scientists and Engineers Award

2004-01-01
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Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research

2019-01-01

Courses

CHPR 212 HRP 218 MED 212 EPI 229 COLLEGE 101 CHPR 399 CHPR 290 HRP 299 MED 299 MED 280 HRP 399 MED 399 HRP 370 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.