Dr. Jennifer Phillips

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer M. Phillips is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University, specializing in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, particularly in child and adolescent psychiatry. She holds administrative roles as Co-Director of the Autism Developmental Disabilities Clinic and the Child Psychology Practicum Training Program at the Stanford Child Psychiatry Clinic. Her educational background includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, along with fellowships focused on autism and developmental disabilities. Dr. Phillips’ research interests lie in the assessment and measurement of child development, early childhood interventions, and autism spectrum disorders. Her work encompasses clinical trials designed to evaluate parent-mediated interventions aimed at reducing insistence on sameness behaviors in autistic children. Additionally, she has contributed to numerous publications and has extensive experience in child assessment and developmental disabilities, ensuring the effective training of future clinicians in these crucial areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Clinical professor specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry, focusing on autism and developmental disabilities.

Co-Director

— Present

Autism Developmental Disabilities Clinic, Stanford Child Psychiatry Clinic • Stanford, California

Administrative role overseeing the clinic's operations and initiatives.

Co-Director

— Present

Child Psychology Practicum Training Program, Stanford Child Psychiatry Clinic • Stanford, California

Leading the training program for child psychology students.

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.