Dr. Zahra Ghazi Askar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zahra Ghazi-Askar is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Stanford University Department of Emergency Medicine. She specializes in pediatric emergency medicine and serves as the Director of Pediatric Ultrasound Education. Her expertise includes pediatric and adult point-of-care ultrasound, and she is national recognized for leading the development of educational curricula in this area for pediatric residency programs. Dr. Ghazi-Askar is also involved in tele-ultrasound, providing virtual teaching in a field where clinical expertise may otherwise be inaccessible. She is board-certified in pediatric emergency medicine and has held various administrative appointments and advisory roles, including Chair of the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Subcommittee. Dr. Ghazi-Askar has been actively engaged with several professional organizations and has contributed to health equity in education.

Research Interests

Experience

Director, Pediatric Ultrasound Education

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Leading educational initiatives related to pediatric ultrasound.

Director, Tele-ultrasound Services

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Overseeing tele-ultrasound services.

Awards

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Fellow

2000-01-01

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.