Dr. Tim Mcadams

Professor

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Biography

Tim McAdams is a Clinical Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University, specializing in sports medicine with over 25 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. He currently serves as the head team physician for the San Francisco 49ers. His extensive experience includes being the team orthopedic surgeon for Stanford Men's and Women's soccer and serving as the team physician for the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Earthquakes, and more. McAdams has been actively involved in the professional sports community, holding key positions such as President of the NFL Physicians Society and board member since 2017. His clinical focus encompasses various sports-related injuries, particularly knee and shoulder injuries, and he has contributed significantly to the field through research on athlete injury prevention and treatment techniques. McAdams is recognized as one of San Francisco Magazine's 'Top Doctors' and has received multiple awards for academic excellence, including the Rettig Award from the NFL Physicians Society. He obtained his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, and further refined his skills through a fellowship at Stanford. In addition to his clinical work, McAdams is dedicated to teaching and mentoring future medical professionals in orthopaedic surgery.

Research Interests

Courses

ORTHO 199 ORTHO 280 ORTHO 299 ORTHO 370 ORTHO 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.