Dr. Anna Lembke

Professor

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Biography

Anna Lembke received her undergraduate degree in Humanities from Yale University and her medical degree from Stanford University. She is currently a Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Lembke is also the Program Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Her book, 'Drug Dealer, MD', was recognized as one of New York's top five books about the opioid epidemic and her latest work, 'Dopamine Nation', became an instant bestseller, addressing the neuroscience of addiction and recovery in a dopamine-overloaded world. Lembke's clinical focus includes Addiction Medicine, prescription drug misuse, and behavioral addictions such as gaming, gambling, and shopping. She holds several administrative and leadership positions and has received numerous awards for her teaching and contributions to the field of psychiatry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Professor in the Medical Line and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine.

Chief

— Present

Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic • Stanford, CA

Chief of the clinic, overseeing patients with dual diagnoses.

Program Director

— Present

Addiction Medicine Fellowship • Stanford, CA

Directing the fellowship program.

Medical Director

— Present

Addiction Medicine • Stanford, CA

Medical Director in the Department of Psychiatry.

Medical Director

— Present

Taube Youth Addiction Initiative • Stanford, CA

Leading the initiative focused on youth addiction.

Awards

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Distinguished Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professorship

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Irma Bland MD Certificate Excellence Teaching Residents

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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Humanitarian Kelly Clark Spirit Award

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Distinguished Alumni Award

Courses

PSYC 199 PSYC 270 PSYC 290 PSYC 299 PSYC 370 PSYC 399

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.