Dr. Charles Nemeroff

Professor

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Biography

Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor at the Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, specializing in psychiatry and behavioral sciences. He is the Matthew P. Nemeroff Endowed Chair and directs the Institute for Early Life Adversity Research, as well as co-directing the Charmaine & Gordon McGill Center for Psychedelic Research & Therapy. With an extensive clinical career, Dr. Nemeroff previously chaired the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Miami and has held faculty positions at Duke University and Emory University. Recognized for his contributions to psychiatry, Dr. Nemeroff has published over 1,200 research reports and reviews, focusing on the pathophysiology of mood and anxiety disorders, notably the impact of childhood adversity. He is a past president of the American College of Psychiatrists and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and he actively engages in research supported by the National Institutes of Health. He has received numerous awards for his research and mentoring, including the Kempf Award, the Samuel Hibbs Award, and the National Academy of Medicine designation. Dr. Nemeroff's ongoing efforts in psychiatry include researching the interplay between mood disorders and other medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-09-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, Texas

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, focusing on early life adversity and mood disorders.

Chair

2009-01-01 — 2016-08-31

Department of Psychiatry • University of Miami

Led the Department of Psychiatry and directed the Center on Aging.

Awards

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Alumnus of the Year

2019-01-01
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National Academy of Medicine

2002-01-01

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.