The Stanford School of Medicine embraces an ethic of social responsibility and is committed to improving public health. Recognizing that physicians wield unique influence in society, we seek to develop physician-leaders with the knowledge and skills to advocate for improved health locally and around the globe.
Community-Based Research Conducting interdisciplinary research into the social and behavioral origins of disease, students and faculty work with local communities to devise new strategies for disease prevention and control.
Courses and Educational Programs Structured, service-learning programs give students hands-on experience in identifying and addressing the health challenges of underserved populations.
Diversity Programs Stanford supports diversity and cultural competence in medicine through the Center of Excellence and other innovative educational and outreach programs.
International/Global Health Supported by a number of international programs, interested students work to resolve global health issues by participating in overseas projects and raising awareness here at home.
Service to the Community Drawing on community and university resources, students, faculty and staff collaborate with local activists to address the needs of underserved populations throughout the Bay Area.
models and mentors
Second-year medical studentEmiley Chang has already distinguished herself as a committed activist. Last year, she and other Stanford students were instrumental in getting a bill before the State Senate that would allow for the redistribution of unused prescription drugs.
Clarence Braddock, MD, MPH is a member of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics and the director of Stanford's Practice of Medicine course. Dr. Braddock is recognized as a national expert on informed decision making and doctor-patient communication.
Stanford alum Jacob Eapen, MD, MPH, is a longtime advocate of grassroots health initiatives. As a health advisor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR, Eapen was responsible for the health care of 45,000 Indo-Chinese refugees.
Rachel Mesia was hired last year to be the outreach program coordinator for the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center and she’s already working with a variety of nonprofit groups to educate people about steps to prevent the disease and better ways to treat it. More
events
Minority Student Development at SFSU: Increasing Movitation for PhD Work
Date: Tues., June 27
1:00-2:00 p.m. Speakers: Leticia Marquez
PhD Location: S361, Clark Center
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