Dr. James Lock

Professor

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Biography

James Lock is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, where he specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His focus is on the treatment and research of eating disorders in children and adolescents. Over the past 15 years, he has developed a robust research program dedicated to these disorders, contributing significantly to the field with over 200 publications, including original peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Lock has completed multiple NIH-funded treatment studies and has received numerous awards, including the Junior Faculty Development Award and the Mid-Career Award from the National Institutes of Health. He has held various leadership positions, including Director of the Comprehensive Pediatric Care Unit at Stanford and the Stanford Child Adolescent Eating Disorder Program. Lock's clinical focus includes family-based treatments for anorexia nervosa and the development of innovative treatment methods. His work is recognized for addressing the prevalence and treatment efficacy of eating disorders among adolescents, with ongoing projects that investigate various therapy approaches. Lock's contributions have significantly advanced the clinical understanding and strategic treatment of eating disorders, ultimately aiming to improve patient outcomes and accessibility to effective care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

Director

1993-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Comprehensive Pediatric Care Unit, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital • Stanford, CA

Oversaw pediatric care including eating disorder programs.

Director

2002-01-01 — Present

Stanford Child Adolescent Eating Disorder Program • Stanford, CA

Lead the program focusing on treatment and research of eating disorders in children and adolescents.

Awards

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Career Development Award

1998-01-01
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Mid-Career Award

2005-01-01
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Distinguished Fellow

2018-01-01

Courses

OSPOXFRD 55C PEDS 299 PSYC 299 PEDS 280 PEDS 399 PSYC 399 PEDS 370 PSYC 370 PSYC 290 PEDS 199 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
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  • 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.