Dr. Lawrence Hauser

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lawrence Hauser, M.D., is an affiliate faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at Dell Medical School with 35 years of experience in the field. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Texas at Austin in 1976 and earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1981. Hauser completed his training in general psychiatry, where he was chief resident, in 1985. Since then, he has maintained a private practice in Austin and served as a psychiatrist at the Travis County Jail from 1985 to 2002. Additionally, Hauser was the chief of psychiatry at the University Medical Center Brackenridge from 1989 to 2012, where he ran the psychiatric consultation-liaison service and taught medical students and residents for 27 years. Hauser also served as the residency training director for the Austin Psychiatric residency program in 1988-1989 and has held various leadership roles, including medical director for Beacon Health Options and a behavioral consultant for Seton Health Plan. He is a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has received numerous awards for his contributions to psychiatric education and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Affiliate Faculty

2016-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Contributes to education and training in the field of psychiatry.

Chief of Psychiatry

1989-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University Medical Center Brackenridge • Austin, TX

Oversaw psychiatric services and education at the medical center.

Psychiatrist

1985-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Travis County Jail • Austin, TX

Provided psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals.

Awards

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Psychiatric Excellence Award

2023-01-01
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Physician of the Year

2008-01-01
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Educator of the Year

2005-01-01
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Teacher of the Year

1992-01-01
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Teacher of the Year

2001-01-01

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.