The Primary School
Ryan Padrez has a diverse work experience spanning from 2001 to the present. Their most recent role is as a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, where they have been working since September 2021. Prior to this, they held various positions at Stanford University School of Medicine, including Pediatrician and Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics.
Before joining Stanford, Ryan worked as the Medical Director at The Primary School from August 2016. Ryan also worked as a Pediatrician at UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians from July 2015 to July 2017.
Ryan's earlier experience includes being the Chief Resident of Pediatrics at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center from July 2014 to July 2015. Ryan also completed their Pediatric Residency at UCSF from May 2011 to June 2014.
Before pursuing their medical career, Ryan had roles in healthcare research and project management. Ryan worked as a Project Manager at the Center for Medical Technology Policy from January 2006 to August 2007. Ryan also served as an Associate at Avalere Health from August 2002 to August 2005.
Ryan's first foray into the healthcare industry was as a Research Assistant at HopeLab from 2001 to 2002.
Ryan Padrez has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology from Stanford University. Ryan also holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of California, San Francisco. No specific start or end years for their education are provided.
This person is not in any teams
The Primary School
We are creating a new school model that brings together all of the adults in a child’s life, including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers, starting from a very early age. Our aim is that children and families most impacted by systemic poverty and racism receive the support they deserve to be well, learn, and thrive. Three key components make up our unique approach: We start early: We start working with parents and enroll children into our program as early as birth to reach them at their most critical stage in development. We work with - not around - families: We know that parents and caregivers are the most important people in a child’s life. We partner with them to enhance the education and health of their children. We integrate multiple systems to serve the whole child: Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child’s full needs. Our ultimate goal is to create a game-changing system of care for children that can be replicated across the country. To that end, we are building a model that can be effectively implemented in diverse communities and sustained on public funding. We currently operate two program sites in East Palo Alto and East Bay, California, which act as our primary centers of direct impact, innovation, and learning.