Bio
Dr. Christine Santiago, M.D., M.P.H. is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Stanford Division of Hospital Medicine, dedicated to improving healthcare access and equity. Dr. Santiago graduated cum laude with an M.D. from Harvard Medical School and completed an M.P.H. in Health Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Stanford University, where she also served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Santiago has been a driving force behind several innovative curricular developments and community partnership initiatives. She co-founded and serves as the faculty director of the Stanford Health Equity, Advocacy, and Research Program. This program's mission is to train resident physicians to become leaders in health equity, equipped to serve their local communities effectively. She also co-founded the Hospital Medicine Health Equity Committee within Stanford's Division of Hospital Medicine, creating a structured platform for collaboration, idea sharing, and integration of health equity principles into various quality, research, and administrative initiatives. Furthermore, she has pioneered educational programs such as the Street Medicine Rotation, LGBTQ+ Clinical Rotation, and the Re-entry Medicine Rotation, creating significant opportunities for residents to gain invaluable experience in diverse healthcare settings.
With a strong focus on health equity and healthcare access, Dr. Santiago has been actively involved in mentoring programs and has received numerous accolades, including the SHC Medical Staff Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Inspiring Early Academic Career Award. Her research and quality improvement initiatives, particularly in the realms of health equity and patient care optimization, highlight her unwavering commitment to creating a more inclusive and effective healthcare system.
