Visiting Scholars Program
About the Visting Scholars Program
We are delighted to extend an invite physicians with an interest in Urology to participate in our Visiting Scholars Program.
This program offers meaningful, firsthand exposure to ongoing research with one of the nation's leading urology departments. Participants have the opportunity to observe active projects, engage with our research community, and expand their knowledge of the latest advancements in the field.
The classification of Visiting Scholar is appropriate for faculty from other academic institutions who are invited to Stanford on an unpaid basis during a period of sabbatical at their home institution. In addition, this classification is appropriate for the appointment of qualified personnel from industry, government or other organizations, including retirees, who wish to visit Stanford on an unpaid basis, including those whose visit is under the auspices of an Industrial Affiliate Program or other collaborative agreement.
To apply you will need these supporting documents & information
- MOST RECENT CURRICULUM VITAE: CV should clearly show the complete title of the highest degree you received as well as the name of the institution where you obtained your degree, (do not abbreviate institution name) including the date, month and year. Your CV should also clearly state your current title and/or position, including the complete name of your employer.
- COPY OF YOUR VALID PASSPORT AND A COPY OF YOUR ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENT'S VALID PASSPORTS: Please note, the name on the passport must match the name on the supporting documents. If not, you must submit a detailed explanation and documents to support the discrepancy. (i.e.. marriage certificate, letter from employer). Passport needs to be valid 6 months past the last day of your visit.
- ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF FUNDING: Letter from employer, scholarship committee, bank, or funding agency; bank statement. Funding requirements are per Stanford Medicine, Office of Academic Affairs. Independent proof of funding must be provided in an amount equal to or greater than the current first-year postdoctoral stipend: $30,000 (USD) per year/$2,500 (USD) per month. This amount does not include the amount required for eligible dependents.
- COPY OF YOUR MEDICAL SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Contact
If you have questions about the application process please contact:
Tisha Thimbunjuad
Admin Associate
tthimbun@stanford.edu
Current Visiting Scholars
Ashkan Pourabhari Langroudi, MD
Visiting Instructor
Dr. Langroudi embarked on his medical journey at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has consistently demonstrated a keen interest in urologic medicine.
In this dynamic research environment, he explores diverse aspects of Men's Health.
Caixiang Zhang, MD
Visiting Scholar
Dr. Zhang graduated from Capital Medical University. Since 2019, he has been working at Capital Medical University Beijing Friendship Hospital, and has been engaged in the front-line clinical work of urology for a long time. He is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate diseases and urological tumors. His main research focuses on clinical and basic research.
Tianpeng Xie, MD
Visiting Scholar
Tianpeng Xie, MD, is an associate professor at the First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, where he leads the adrenal and renal-ureteral tumor subspecialty group. He earned his M.D. from Peking University and completed residency training at Peking University People’s Hospital. During his visit, he aims to enhance his skills in robotic surgery and urologic oncology research.
Seungsoo Lee, MD
Visiting Scholar
Dr. Lee is a urology specialist with a Doctor of Medicine from Pusan National University and advanced degrees from the same institution. They completed their internship and residency at Pusan National University Hospital and served as a Captain in the Republic of Korea Air Force. Since 2014, Dr. Lee has been a Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital.
Nooshin Tafazoli, MD
Visiting Scholar
Dr. Tafazoli completed her undergraduate studies in Iran and obtained her medical degree from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. She is interested in urinary incontinance and urinary tract infection.Her current research focuses on evaluating the relationship between circadian rhythms and nocturia.
Jonghyun Pyun, MD
Visiting Scholar
Dr. Jonghyun Pyun is a distinguished urologist specializing in urologic oncology, with a focus on prostate and kidney cancer. He currently works as an Associate Proffessor at the Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. He is skilled in robotic surgery techniques and is experienced in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) through HoLEP surgery. Dr. Pyun is dedicated to advancing the field of urology through clinical practice and education.
Ravishekhar Purohit, MD
Visiting Scholar
Ravishekhar Purohit, is a consultant Urologist with over 40 years of experience in clinical and surgical practice, having served in various capacities at teaching, public, and private institutions across India and Guyana. Since 2004, he has held the position, Head of the Department of Urology at a teaching tertiary care hospital in Guyana. He also is a core faculty member for the Urology postgraduate program at the University of Guyana.
Yansu He, PhD, MS
Visiting Scholar
Dr. He is a researcher and educator, she earned a PhD in Environmental Health from The Chinese University of Hong Kong between 2020 and 2024. She previously completed a Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the same institution, graduating with the Best GPA Prize in 2020. With a focus on public health, she is dedicated to advancing research in environmental factors that impact health outcomes.