Dr. Kent Ellington

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kent Ellington, M.D., is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Neurology Residency Education at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin. He completed his M.D. at Baylor College of Medicine and has since been actively involved in medical education and residency training. Ellington is board-certified in neurology, with a specialty in vascular neurology and practices as a neuro-hospitalist at Dell Seton Medical Center. His primary research interests include teaching methodologies, delirium, anoxic encephalopathy, and conversion disorder, contributing significantly to the development of effective educational strategies within the residency. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching, receiving the Golden Apple Award in 2017 for outstanding service to neurology residents and has been named a “Super Doctor” by Texas Monthly in 2010 and 2018. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys hiking, fly fishing, and photography.

Research Interests

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.