Dr. Cheryl Gore Felton

Professor

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Biography

Cheryl Gore-Felton is a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, where she has served as Associate Chair and Associate Dean since 2011 and 2014, respectively. Her research specializes in clinical child and adolescent psychology, focusing on developing effective psychotherapy interventions for anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. She aims to reduce chronic stress and enhance positive health behaviors among patients coping with chronic medical illnesses. After earning her Ph.D. from Stanford University in Counseling and Health Psychology in 1997, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Child Psychology at Stanford. Her academic contributions include leading graduate fellowship programs and teaching various courses in psychology throughout the academic year.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

— Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Oversees academic affairs within the School of Medicine.

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaches and conducts research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Awards

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Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellow

Courses

PSYC 299 PSYC 399 PSYC 370 PSYC 290 PSYC 199

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.