Dr. Zachary Edmonds

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adjunct Professor of Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford Medicine, Zachary Edmonds is a seasoned clinician with a proven track record in mentoring medtech entrepreneurs and developing life-changing technologies within early-stage companies. He serves as the Associate Director of the PAMF Hospital Medicine service line, co-leading a team of 30 physicians across three community hospitals in the Bay Area. As Chief Medical Officer at Fogarty Innovation, he mentors various early-stage companies. In addition to his clinical work, he collaborates closely with the Stanford Biodesign group, teaching and mentoring students and Biodesign fellows. Zach co-teaches a graduate course on Biodesign Innovation, which is offered to Stanford graduate students across the schools of medicine, engineering, and business. He holds an MD from the UCLA School of Medicine and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, having completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Biodesign Fellowship at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford Medicine • Stanford, CA

Adjunct Professor of Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine, mentoring and teaching students.

Chief Medical Officer

2020-01-01 — Present

Fogarty Innovation • Palo Alto, CA

Responsible for mentoring early-stage companies and providing strategic medical advice.

Associate Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Palo Alto Medical Foundation • Palo Alto, CA

Co-leads a team of physicians in hospital medicine service line.

Faculty

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford Graduate School of Business • Stanford, CA

Involved in teaching and mentoring graduate students.

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.