Dr. John Luk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Luk serves as the Assistant Dean of Interprofessional Integration at Dell Medical School, where he works with colleagues and stakeholders to create experiences that prepare graduates to be effective team players, communicators, and leaders. He is actively involved in the Health Interprofessional Practice Education Steering Committee and has contributed to the establishment of UT Austin’s Center for Health Interprofessional Practice Education. His work has gained recognition nationally and internationally in medical education and interprofessional education. Prior to his current role, he was the Assistant Dean for Regional Medical Education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Austin. Luk completed his pediatric training at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland and earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, following a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He has a deep commitment to caring for hospitalized children and their families, emphasizing the importance of professional identity formation and human flourishing among physicians in the 21st-century healthcare practice. Additionally, he has been actively involved in several professional affiliations and has held significant roles in various educational committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Dean Interprofessional Integration

— Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Works with colleagues and stakeholders to prepare graduates to be effective team players, communicators, and leaders.

Assistant Dean Regional Medical Education

— Present

University of Texas Medical Branch • Austin, TX

Oversaw regional medical education programs.

Pediatric Residency/Fellowship

— Present

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland • California

Completed pediatric training.

Awards

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Lead Marshal & Mace Bearer

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Academy Distinguished Educators

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Distinguished Teaching Professor

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Excellence in Clinical Teaching

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.