Dr. Susan Swetter

Professor

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Biography

Susan M. Swetter, M.D., is a Professor of Dermatology and serves as the Assistant Chief of the Dermatology Service at VA Palo Alto, while also being the Co-Director of the Pigmented Lesion Melanoma Program. Her clinical expertise lies in cutaneous oncology, particularly focusing on pigmented lesions and melanoma. She has played a pivotal role in melanoma awareness programs and has extensive experience in primary and secondary melanoma prevention strategies, therapeutic prevention, and improving melanoma detection among high-risk populations. Dr. Swetter's academic training includes an MD from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the University of Virginia. Since joining the Stanford Dermatology faculty in 1994, she has been instrumental in various significant roles, including the Physician Leader for the Cancer Care Program at Stanford Medical Center. Her research interests encompass melanoma epidemiology, prognostic factors, and screening strategies, focusing on enhancing health equity outcomes in melanoma care. Dr. Swetter has published over 200 scholarly articles and has a robust involvement in nationwide initiatives aimed at melanoma prevention and clinical trials. She continues to lead efforts directed towards improving early detection and community engagement in skin cancer prevention and treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Chief, Dermatology Service

1994-01-01 — Present

VA Palo Alto • Palo Alto, California

Provides leadership and oversight of the dermatology service.

Co-Director, Pigmented Lesion Melanoma Program

1995-01-01 — Present

Stanford Cancer Institute • Palo Alto, California

Leads the program dedicated to melanoma and pigmented skin lesions.

Physician Leader, Cancer Care Program Cutaneous Oncology

2012-01-01 — Present

Stanford University Medical Center • Palo Alto, California

Oversaw cancer care programs focusing on cutaneous oncology.

Awards

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Humanitarian Award Recipient

2012-01-01
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Leadership Award

2007-01-01

Courses

DERM 199 DERM 280 DERM 299 DERM 370 DERM 399

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.