Bio
Dr. Lin is an expert clinician, educator, researcher, and administrator in the specialty of family medicine. He earned his MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his medical training at Stanford’s family medicine residency program at O’Connor Hospital. Dr. Lin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is an active member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. He has received numerous national awards and is recognized among the top family physicians in the United States.
Dr. Lin cares for people of all ages, often for members of the same family. He has a particular interest in preventive cardiology, diabetes, hepatitis B, and mental health. He is proficient in a wide range of primary care procedures – including over 40 different skin, musculoskeletal, and women’s health procedures that are performed in the office. Dr. Lin is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and provides the highest quality, evidence-based, culturally competent care for people of all backgrounds at Stanford.
Dr. Lin is the Family Medicine Service Chief and the Vice Chief for Technology Innovation in the Division of Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford. He is the founder of three nationally recognized programs – the O’Connor-Stanford Leaders in Education Residency Program (OSLER), the Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET), and the Stanford Healthcare AI Applied Research Team (HEA3RT).
Dr. Lin is the author of over 250 scholarly works and conference presentations. His research covers a broad range of primary care topics. His current focus is on artificial intelligence in healthcare. Dr. Lin is an expert consultant and mentor to technology companies in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Clinical Focus
- Family Medicine
Administrative Appointments
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Service Chief, Family Medicine, Stanford Health Care (2020 - Present)
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Founder and Executive Director, Stanford Healthcare AI Applied Research Team (HEA3RT) (2019 - Present)
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Vice Chief for Technology Innovation, Division of Primary Care and Population Health (2019 - Present)
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Medical Director, Stanford Family Medicine (2016 - 2021)
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Associate Chief for Medical Education, Division of Primary Care and Population Health (2016 - 2019)
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Founder and Executive Director, Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET) (2015 - Present)
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Founder and Co-Director, Family Medicine Minor Procedure Service (2015 - 2017)
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Co-Founder and Director of Program Development, Stanford Healthcare Innovations and Experiential Learning Directive (SHIELD) (2014 - 2018)
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Co-Medical Director, Arbor Free Clinic (2013 - 2016)
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Associate, Educators-4-CARE (E4C) Program (2011 - 2015)
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Founder and Director, O'Connor-Stanford Leaders in Education Residency (OSLER) Program (2010 - 2015)
Honors & Awards
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National Innovative Program Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2021)
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Chair, National Telemedicine Task Force, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2020-2021)
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Innovations in Clinical Care Award, Stanford Health Care (2018)
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Oral Presentation of Distinction, Teaching and Mentoring Academy, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017)
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Board of Directors Member at Large, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2017-2020)
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President's Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2017)
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Division Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2017)
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Clinician Educator Research Award, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine (2016)
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New Faculty Scholar Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2016)
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Pisacano Leadership Foundation Alumni Award, American Board of Family Medicine (2015)
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The Arthur L. Bloomfield Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Teaching of Clinical Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2015)
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Faculty for Tomorrow Task Force Member, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2015-2017)
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Preceptor of the Year, California Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (2015)
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Clinician Educator Research Award, Division of General Medical Disciplines, Stanford University School of Medicine (2014)
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Year of the Family Physician Member Spotlight, California Academy of Family Physicians (2014)
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Citation in National Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2014)
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National Innovative Program Award, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2014)
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William C. Fowkes, Jr., MD Teaching Award, O'Connor Hospital, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2013)
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Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education, American Academy of Family Physicians (2012)
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Citation in National Viral Hepatitis Action Plan, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2011)
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Citation in National Report on Hepatitis and Liver Cancer, Institute of Medicine (2010)
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Pisacano Scholar, The Pisacano Leadership Foundation, American Board of Family Medicine (2009)
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Community Outreach Award, American Academy of Family Physicians (2008)
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Angels in Medicine Award, Angels in Medicine (2008)
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Vera Moulton Wall Center Award in Arts, Humanities and Medicine, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (2008)
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Schweitzer Fellow, The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (2007)
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William J. Griffith University Service Award, Duke University (2006)
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Rainbow of Heroes Award, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Program, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center (2005)
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Serena WuDunn Memorial Scholar, Duke University (2005)
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Phi Beta Kappa, Duke University (2004)
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Howard Hughes Research Fellow, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2004)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine (2013 - Present)
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Member, American Academy of Family Physicians (2010 - Present)
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Member, California Academy of Family Physicians (2010 - Present)
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Member, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2010 - Present)
Professional Education
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Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine (2013)
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Residency: Stanford O'Connor Family Medicine Residency (2013) CA
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Internship: Stanford O'Connor Family Medicine Residency (2011) CA
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Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2010) CA
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Bachelor of Science, Duke University, NC (2006)