Pamela Kunz
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MD, 2001, Geisel School of Medicine
Pamela Kunz | |
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| Born | Massachusetts, USA |
| Spouse | Jeffrey Kwan |
| Relatives | Thomas Kunz (father) |
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| Education | BA, 1994, Dartmouth College MD, 2001, Geisel School of Medicine |
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| Institutions | Yale Cancer Center Stanford University School of Medicine |
Pamela Lyn Kunz is an American oncologist. She is the leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital and director of GI Medical Oncology within the Section of Medical Oncology. She was formerly the director of the Stanford Neuroendocrine Tumor Program before leaving, in part due to harassment. Kunz was also recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Oncology by OncoDaily.[1]
Kunz was born to parents Thomas and Margaret Kunz and grew up with her brother David. Her father was a biologist specializing in the study of bats at Boston University.[2] She attended Dartmouth College for her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994 and Geisel School of Medicine for her medical degree in 2001.[3] In 2000, she was the co-recipient of the "Best Oral Presentation by a Resident or Medical Student" Award and elected student body president.[4]
