Division for Research and Education in Academic Medicine
Welcome to the Division for Research and Education in Academic Medicine (DREAM)
At DREAM, we are dedicated to advancing academic medicine through innovative research, education, and leadership development. Explore our programs and initiatives to see how we are shaping the future of academic medicine.
Center for Asian Health Research and Education (CARE)
CARE advances the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders by addressing diseases disproportionately affecting these communities. Through research, education, and clinical initiatives, CARE works to improve health outcomes.
Clinical Excellence Research Center (CERC)
CERC is the first U.S. university-based center dedicated to developing cost-saving innovations in healthcare. By integrating engineering, medicine, and management, CERC aims to replace costly, high-risk treatments with value-driven, efficient, and safe care solutions.
Program for Bedside Medicine (Stanford Medicine 25)
The Program for Bedside Medicine emphasizes hands-on patient care, teaching clinicians to refine their physical examination skills and strengthen patient connections. Through interactive training and online resources, the program promotes a culture of bedside-focused medical practice.
Center for Digital Health (CDH)
CDH develops innovative, accessible, and ethical digital health solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration. CDH focuses on AI in healthcare, aging, global health, mental health, and rare diseases. Through pilot grants, industry partnerships, and cross-disiplinary research, the center advances technology-driven healthcare solutions to enhance outcomes worldwide.
Translational Research and Applied Medicine Center (TRAM & M-TRAM)
TRAM bridges the gap between research and patient care by accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical applications. M-TRAM trains future leaders to apply translational medicine principles and bring medical innovations to practice.
Translational Applications Service Center (TASC)
TASC is a fee-for-service research laboratory that provides analytical services, consulting, training, and shared access to advanced research equipment. Supporting both Stanford and external investigators, TASC enables innovative research through specialized resources.
Department of Medicine launches new DREAM division
On September 1st, 2023, the Department of Medicine launched the Division for Research and Education in Academic Medicine (DREAM). This new administrative division brings together six department programs and centers dedicated to advancing research and education.
“This is an exciting moment for the department. I am confident that DREAM will contribute great value to the department and to each of the programs and centers within the new division,” said interim department chair Bonnie Maldonado, MD."