Dr. Jeffrey Newport

Professor

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Biography

D. Jeffrey Newport is a Professor and the Associate Chair of Research at the Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, where he also directs the Women's Reproductive Mental Health clinic. He obtained his M.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and an M.S. in Clinical Research from Emory University's Laney Graduate School. Newport completed his residency in General Psychiatry and a research fellowship in Biological Psychiatry at Emory University. His research primarily focuses on women's mental health, emphasizing the psychobiology of psychiatric illnesses, substance use disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and the neurobiological impacts of childhood trauma and adverse early life experiences. He has published in numerous prestigious journals, including JAMA and the American Journal of Psychiatry. Newport has received several awards for his contributions to research and teaching in psychiatry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Associate Chair Research, Director, Women's Reproductive Mental Health

2016-01-01 — Present

UT Health Austin • Austin, TX

Leading research and clinical initiatives in women's reproductive mental health.

Awards

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Distinguished Physician Alumnus Award

2009-01-01
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Independent Investigator Award

2012-01-01
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Lilly Fellowship

2012-01-01
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Psychiatry Teaching Award

2015-01-01

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.