Dr. Keith Humphreys

Professor

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Biography

Keith Humphreys is the Esther Ting Memorial Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. His research focuses on societal level interventions for addictive and psychiatric disorders, particularly the evaluation of outcomes for professionally administered treatments and peer-operated self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. He also analyzes the impact of public policies on addiction, mental health, public health, and safety. Dr. Humphreys has held significant positions including Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Acting Director of the VA Center for Health Care Evaluation. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to health services research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, specializing in addiction and mental health research.

Awards

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Honorary Officer

2022-01-01
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Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research

2021-01-01
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Public Health Book of the Year

2010-01-01
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Honorary Professor

2009-01-01
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Distinguished Contribution to Public Interest

2009-01-01

Courses

CHPR 290 NEPR 299 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.