Dr. Allison Siebern

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Allison Siebern is an adjunct clinical associate professor in the Sleep Medicine Division at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in sleep medicine psychology and neuroscience-based approaches to sleep health. With a career spanning over 15 years, Dr. Siebern is a pioneer in the field of integrative sleep health, blending her expertise in neuroscience-based acupuncture, cognitive behavioral medicine, and psychophysiology. She completed her sleep fellowship at Stanford from 2008 to 2010 and subsequently remained on the full-time faculty until 2015, where she served as the associate director and co-fellowship training director in the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program. Currently, she directs the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Fellowship Track at Durham VA Medical Center and leads Integrative Sleep Wake Health, PLLC. Dr. Siebern is also actively involved in research at the intersection of scalp acupuncture and near-infrared transcranial photobiomodulation, aiming to enhance outcomes for neurodegenerative disorders and post-stroke recovery. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national conferences, and has been interviewed by various media outlets, reflecting her passion for advancing the field and training the next generation of sleep health providers.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Sleep Medicine Division, involved in teaching and research.

Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Fellowship Track

2021-01-01 — Present

Durham VA Medical Center • Durham, NC

Directs the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Fellowship Track focusing on training professionals in sleep medicine.

Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Integrative Sleep Wake Health, PLLC • Durham, NC

Leads a practice specializing in integrative sleep and wake health.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.