Dr. Karen Evankovich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karen D. Evankovich, Ph.D., is a pediatric neuropsychologist affiliated with Dell Medical School in Houston, Texas. She serves as the clinical program director for pediatric neuropsychology at Texas Children's Hospital and holds an associate professorship in pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Evankovich's research interests focus on the cognitive and psychosocial effects of pediatric epilepsy and the cognitive and psychosocial difficulties experienced by children and adolescents with demyelinating disorders. She has also explored relationship issues and disease-related factors that influence developmental outcomes. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, a master’s in clinical psychology, and a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology from the University of Houston. Dr. Evankovich completed her predoctoral internship in clinical child psychology at the Yale University Child Study Center and has a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology from Yale University School of Medicine. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, and the International Neuropsychological Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Dell Medical School • Houston, Texas

Clinical program director for pediatric neuropsychology at Texas Children's Hospital.

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.