Dr. Tene Cage

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tene Aneka Cage is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Stanford University. She received her B.A. degree from Harvard University, graduating cum laude. Tene completed her medical education at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she also underwent residency training in Neurological Surgery. Following her residency, she completed a Neurotrauma fellowship at UCSF San Francisco General Hospital, specializing in the care of patients with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Tene is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Her clinical expertise includes treating traumatic brain injuries, degenerative spine disorders, and brain tumors. Tene's research focuses on eliminating health disparities in neurosurgical outcomes, particularly the relationship between socioeconomic demographic characteristics and patient outcomes in cases of traumatic brain injury. She has authored over 30 research articles and has received multiple grants, including those from the Genentech Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Tene has been recognized with several awards for her research and outstanding patient care, demonstrating her dedication to both patient mentorship and advancing the field of neurosurgery.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Serving as a Clinical Associate Professor in Neurosurgery, focusing on advanced patient care and mentoring.

Awards

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Exceptional Physician Award

2015-01-01
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Lucien J. Rubenstein Memorial Award

2005-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2007-01-01
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Basic Science Research Paper Award

2018-01-01

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.