Dr. Tracy Rydel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tracy Rydel is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in medicine with a focus on Primary Care Population Health. She serves as Assistant Dean for Clerkship Education and Director of the Core Clerkship in Family and Community Medicine. Rydel has been actively involved in medical education, having held multiple esteemed positions including Director of Medical Student Education in the Division of Primary Care Population Health. She emphasizes patient-centered care and the pursuit of clinical educational excellence. Rydel's teaching contributions have been recognized at national conferences and through awards such as the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Teaching Award. Her scholarly work encompasses various aspects of medical education, equity, and justice within the systems of medical education assessment. She has published on subjects regarding nutrition, time management in ambulatory teaching, and gender-affirming primary care. Additionally, her involvement in the Stanford Teaching and Mentoring Academy has fostered innovative approaches to medical education, particularly through peer coaching initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Clinical Professor specializing in Family Medicine and population health practices.

Assistant Dean for Clerkship Education

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Overseeing clerkship education and managing medical student training.

Director, Core Clerkship Family Community Medicine

2010-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Directed the core clerkship in Family and Community Medicine, shaping medical training.

Awards

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Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Teaching Award

2022-01-01
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Excellence in Mentoring Award

2020-01-01
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Excellence in Promotion of Learning Environment for Student Wellness

2019-01-01
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Teacher of the Year, Division of Primary Care Population Health

2018-01-01
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Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Recognition of Excellence in Teaching of Clinical Medicine

2014-01-01

Courses

INDE 297 MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 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.