Dr. Carol Alter

Professor

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Biography

Carol L. Alter, M.D., has 30 years of experience in diverse settings including clinical practice, research, administration, and healthcare innovation. She focuses on psychiatric care for patients with medical illnesses and has led numerous initiatives to develop and expand evidence-based practices in psychiatric care. Dr. Alter has been instrumental in the widespread implementation of collaborative care models, utilizing systematic measurement for diagnostic and treatment purposes to improve outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions. She is engaged in research related to mental health integration and has helped implement various programs in both public and private settings, advocating for policy reforms to ensure access to integrated collaborative care models. Previously, she served as system lead for Behavioral Health at Baylor Scott & White Health and chief medical officer at Mindoula Health, a national provider of technology-enabled collaborative care. Dr. Alter is an associate clinical professor and has held leadership positions in major professional organizations, notably chairing the Council on Quality Care of the American Psychiatric Association from 2021 to 2024. She has received numerous accolades, including the Special Presidential Commendation from the American Psychiatric Association in 2020.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Associate Chair, Professor

— Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Dr. Alter leads various initiatives in psychiatric care and education, and chairs the clinical quality committee.

Chief Medical Officer

— Present

Mindoula Health •

Oversaw a national provider of technology-enabled collaborative care model.

System Lead Behavioral Health

— Present

Baylor Scott & White Health •

Responsible for developing behavioral health services and collaborative care model.

Awards

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Special Presidential Commendation

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Distinguished Life Fellow

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Public Service Award

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.