Dr. Jennifer Nordhauser

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Nordhauser, M.D., MPH, is an Assistant Professor at Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin. She is an Austin native and is passionate about serving her community through her involvement in the Family Medicine Residency program. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, she holds degrees in biomedical engineering and art history, which she integrates into her medical practice. Dr. Nordhauser completed her medical education at the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, where she also served as a student facilitator for the Music Medicine interdisciplinary elective. Her clinical focus includes serving underserved populations, particularly in rural areas of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and along the New Mexico-Mexico border, where she completed her residency in family medicine. Dr. Nordhauser then continued her education with a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at Dell Med. In her current role, she emphasizes graduate medical education, curricular development in palliative medicine, and quality improvement processes, advocating for patient and physician interests within organized medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, Texas

Focus on graduate medical education, curricular development in palliative medicine, and quality improvement education.

Awards

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Behavioral Health 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.