Dr. Terry Platchek

Professor

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Biography

Terry Platchek, MD, is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine. He serves as the Fellowship Director of the Clinical Excellence Research Center and holds multiple leadership roles within Stanford Children's Health, including Associate Chief Quality Officer and Vice President of Performance Improvement. His career emphasizes reducing costs and improving quality in healthcare through Lean management principles. Dr. Platchek is actively engaged in promoting physician involvement in healthcare delivery and has co-authored a book and numerous peer-reviewed publications on innovative healthcare models. He co-convened the International Lean Healthcare Academic Conference and advises healthcare systems on performance improvement initiatives. Dr. Platchek's fellowship program focuses on training elite clinicians and scientists in value-driven healthcare innovation, with many alumni taking on leadership positions in various sectors of healthcare. He has delivered over 50 invited presentations internationally and continues to advocate for effective healthcare delivery systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, California

Clinical Professor specializing in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine.

Fellowship Director

— Present

Clinical Excellence Research Center • Palo Alto, California

Leads the fellowship program aimed at healthcare delivery innovation.

Associate Chief Quality Officer

— Present

Stanford Children's Health • Palo Alto, California

Oversaw quality improvement initiatives in pediatric healthcare.

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.