Dr. Daniel Richards

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Richards, M.D., FAAP, is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Pediatrics at Dell Medical School. He is a general pediatrician specializing in pediatric hospital medicine at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Richards has a passion for rethinking the role of academic medicine in improving health, focusing on community-centric approaches to healthcare that emphasize person-centered and integrated care. His work promotes the training of physician leaders who can comfortably tackle systemic health challenges while caring for individual patients. He is actively involved in medical education, and is affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics, where he plays a crucial role in the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics. His commitment to education and health practice has been recognized through various awards, including being named a Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Academy of Distinguished Educators at Dell Medical School. He also serves as a Health IPE Fellow at the Center for Health Interprofessional Practice and Education at the University of Texas at Austin.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor, Associate Chair Academic Affairs

— Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Oversees academic affairs and engages in teaching and research within the Department of Pediatrics.

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.