Dr. Ethan Meltzer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ethan Meltzer, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist at UT Health Austin's Multiple Sclerosis Neuroimmunology Center. He specializes in assisting patients with multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmunologic diseases, including neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, and autoimmune encephalitis. Dr. Meltzer serves as an assistant professor at the Dell Medical School in the Department of Neurology and is the associate program director of the Neurology Residency program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed his internship in internal medicine and residency in neurology at Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He further advanced his expertise through a fellowship in multiple sclerosis neuroimmunology at Dell Medical School. His research focuses on understanding the development and progression of multiple sclerosis and similar diseases, as well as exploring new mechanisms for disease treatment. A renowned educator, Dr. Meltzer has received multiple teaching awards and is working on a book about teaching the clinical method in neurology.

Experience

Assistant Professor, Program Director, Neurology Residency Education

— Present

UT Health Austin • Austin, TX

Responsible for leading the Neurology Residency program and educating future neurologists.

Awards

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Clinical Learning Environment Award

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Multiple Sclerosis Research 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.