Dr. Lakshmy Vaidyanathan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lakshmy Vaidyanathan focuses on creating a new kind of doctor through the Dell Medical School, emphasizing the importance of training physician leaders who are comfortable addressing systemic challenges in healthcare while caring for individual patients. At Dell Med, the mission revolves around person-centered, integrated care and improving health within the community of Central Texas. With a commitment to radical collaboration and real-world impact, Vaidyanathan’s work contributes to the discovery, delivery, and diffusion of innovations that enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The school is characterized by its unique focus on the intersection of academic medicine and community health, which aims to set a new standard for healthcare delivery.

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.