Dr. Ware Kuschner

Professor

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Biography

Ware Kuschner, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine in the Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Division at Stanford University School of Medicine. He holds a significant administrative position as the Section Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Sleep Medicine at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Kuschner’s research primarily focuses on occupational and environmental lung diseases, with an emphasis on the acute effects of toxic inhalational exposures and the analysis of exposure-effect relationships in selected populations. He is also interested in medical ethics, overseeing the Clinical Bioethics Committee at the VA. Kuschner delivered numerous publications on a diverse array of subjects including the efficacy and safety of medications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His exemplary contributions to the field of medicine have been recognized through various awards, including the William Nelson Award for Excellence in Health Care Ethics. He is actively involved in clinical trials aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of new treatment options for patients with COPD, promoting improved patient outcomes, and advancing the understanding of respiratory health.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Professor in the Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine Division.

Section Chief

— Present

VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, California

Overseeing the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine section.

Medical Director

— Present

Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 • California

Leading the TeleQuit Smoking Cessation Program.

Awards

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Director's Commendation

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William Nelson Award

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Faculty Teaching Award

Courses

MED 199 MED 280 MED 299 MED 370 MED 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.