Dr. Ana Dirago

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ana C. DiRago is a bilingual (Spanish) licensed clinical psychologist specializing in diagnostic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations across the lifespan. She holds the position of Adjunct Professor, where she teaches and supervises fellows in the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program. Dr. DiRago is a member of the Program Psychiatry Law and brings substantial expertise to her role in forensic psychology. Previously, she served as Co-Director of the Assessment Clinic at Palo Alto University from 2016 to 2018. Dr. DiRago is actively involved in professional organizations, having co-chaired the Forensics Committee of the Santa Clara County Psychological Association from 2018 to 2019 and chaired the Forensic Assessment/Neuropsychology Subcommittee during the same period. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a M.A. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, as well as a Sc.B. in Psychology from Brown University.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaches and supervises fellows in the Stanford Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program.

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.