Dr. Alexandra Lamari Fisher

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexandra Lamari-Fisher specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, and families affected by pediatric congenital heart disease. She earned her doctorate in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, completing her fellowship in integrated behavioral health care and her internship in pediatric clinical psychology at the Texas Child Study Center. Lamari-Fisher's research interests focus on using the risk resilience paradigm to identify factors that place patients and families at risk of developing mental health outcomes secondary to medical events, as well as protective factors that can mitigate negative effects. In October 2019, she was awarded a colleague place in the annual abstract competition by the Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology for her team's abstract. She is a member of several professional affiliations, including the American Psychological Association Division 54, the Society of Pediatric Psychology, the Collaborative Family Health Care Coalition, and the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX, US

Teaches and mentors students, focusing on integrated health care and mental health treatment strategies.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.