Dr. Yungting Liao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yungting Liao is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University, focusing on Pediatric Hospital Medicine. He is also the Associate Medical Director of the Pediatric Hospitalist Program at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, a position he has held since 2015. His professional journey includes a medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1996 and subsequent training at LAC+USC Medical Center. Liao is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hospital Medicine since 2022 and has held this certification since 1999. His clinical expertise lies in optimizing pediatric care settings through clinical informatics and quality improvement initiatives. He is committed to enhancing patient outcomes and is actively involved in the academic community through research and scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in pediatric hospital medicine.

Associate Medical Director

2015-01-01 — Present

John Muir Medical Center • Walnut Creek, CA

Managing the Pediatric Hospitalist Program.

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.