Dr. Douglas Rait

Professor

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Biography

Douglas Rait is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. His primary areas of focus include couples family therapy, child and adolescent mental health, individual coping with stress and illness, and health technology innovation. Dr. Rait serves as the Director of Team Learning Design at the Stanford Mussallem Center Biodesign. He also leads the Couples Family Therapy Clinic and previously directed the Stanford Advanced Psychotherapy Program. Throughout his career, he has been deeply involved in family-systems training in medical education and the development of digital applications within behavioral sciences. Dr. Rait's research involves exploring how family contexts influence health and illness and the effects of technology on family relationships. He has received several awards for excellence in teaching, including Outstanding Professor Year honors from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium multiple times. His extensive experience includes leadership roles in various therapy programs and academic appointments.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and leading clinical programs in psychiatry.

Director, Team Learning Design

2014-01-01 — Present

Stanford Mussallem Center Biodesign • Stanford, California

Directing educational innovations in medical design.

Chief, Couples Family Therapy Clinic

1993-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Leading clinical services and therapy for couples and families.

Director, Stanford Advanced Psychotherapy Program

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Overseeing advanced training for psychotherapy practitioners.

Director, Family Therapy Program

1992-01-01 — 2016-01-01

VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Palo Alto, California

Leading family therapy services for veterans.

Awards

#1

Outstanding Professor Year Award

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Award Excellence Teaching

#1

Outstanding Professor Year Award

#1

Outstanding Professor Year Award

#1

Outstanding Professor Year Award

#1

Inspiring Mentor Award

#1

Outstanding Professor Year Award

#1

Outstanding Professor Year Award

#1

Academic Faculty Teaching Award

#1

Outstanding Professor Year Award

#1

Award Excellence Clinical Teaching

#1

Award Excellence Clinical Teaching

#1

Joan Sadow Award Excellence Teaching

Courses

PSYC 139 PSYC 239 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.