Dr. Greer Murphy

Professor

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Biography

Greer Murphy has over 30 years of experience in general geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine, including roles in inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, crisis residential, and telemedicine settings. He is board-certified in Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, and has trained hundreds of resident physicians and medical students. Dr. Murphy has directed an NIH-funded laboratory focusing on molecular biology and genetics related to neurobiology, Alzheimer’s disease, and pharmacogenetics. He has an extensive publication record and has been involved in investigating the expression of beta-amyloid-related markers in Alzheimer's disease, utilizing innovative cell culture models and genetic studies to explore clinical phenotypes. His teaching includes high-intensity circuit training for students and fellows. He has received several awards for his contributions to the field, including the Mrazek Award for Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics from the American Psychiatric Association and the G. Milton Shy Award from the American Academy of Neurology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Board Certified, Lifestyle Medicine

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Mrazek Award

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Board Certified, Addiction Medicine

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Board Certified, Psychiatry

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Board Certified, Geriatric Psychiatry

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.