Dr. Huaiyu Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Huaiyu Zhang obtained an MS in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California and earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Emory University. She completed a predoctoral internship and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Emory University School of Medicine. Prior to joining Stanford in 2023, she supported survivors of interpersonal violence at the University of California San Francisco Trauma Recovery Center for over seven years. Dr. Zhang embraces an integrative, contextualized, evidence-informed, strength-based approach to teaching, supervision, and clinical care. She provides services in English and Mandarin, with a clinical focus on Mind-Body Interventions in Clinical Psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine - Cardiovascular Medicine.

Member, Professional Education Fellowship

— Present

Emory University School of Medicine • Atlanta, GA

Participated in clinical psychology educational programs.

Intern

— Present

Emory University School of Medicine • Atlanta, GA

Completed clinical psychology internship.

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.