Dr. Vinod Bhutani

Professor

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Biography

Vinod K. Bhutani is a Professor of Pediatrics specializing in Neonatology at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University. He has dedicated his career to addressing maternal and child health on a global scale, advocating for equitable access to state-of-the-art healthcare. His academic pursuits involve researching newborn screening for G6PD deficiency and developing clinical tools to mitigate risks associated with hyperbilirubinemia in neonates. His expertise spans translational bench research, innovating affordable devices for remote monitoring, and employing nanotechnology in laboratory assays. Dr. Bhutani’s commitment to education is reflected in his leadership roles, including Program Director of the Neonatology Fellowship Program. He has received numerous prestigious awards, recognizing his contributions to neonatal care and medical education. His work focuses on devising public health policies that employ novel technologies, striving to enhance both clinical outcomes and family-centered care. As an advocate for informed medical interventions, he aims to individualize therapeutic approaches in preterm infants and advance the understanding of bilirubin-induced neurotoxicity, thereby contributing to the field of neonatal medicine through both research and mentorship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital • Stanford, CA

Specializing in Neonatology, focused on improving maternal-child health outcomes.

Program Director

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Neonatology Fellowship Program • Stanford, CA

Led the fellowship program, overseeing the training of new neonatologists.

Awards

#2019

Lifetime Achievement Award

2019-01-01
#2017

Usher Lecture

2017-01-01
#2016

Legend Neonatology

2016-01-01
#2014

Landmark Award

2014-01-01
#2013

Lifetime Achievement Award

2013-01-01
#2011

Curran Lecture

2011-01-01

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.