Dr. Margot Paul

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Margot Paul is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She earned her undergraduate degree from Tulane University, graduating magna cum laude with departmental honors in psychology. Following that, she completed a Master of Science degree in Behavioral Health Psychology, partaking in a 4+1 master's program. Dr. Paul received her Doctorate in Psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, where she was awarded Outstanding Overall Student in 2021. She completed her doctoral internship at the Sepulveda VA in Los Angeles and her postdoctoral fellowship in the same department at Stanford School of Medicine, focusing on research in virtual reality as a method for engaging individuals with depression through behavioral activation. She has presented her research findings at various esteemed conferences including the American Psychological Association and the Virtual Medical XR Congress Expo. Dr. Paul's clinical focus includes working with adults facing anxiety, mood disorders, and interpersonal difficulties, and she employs cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral therapies tailored to individual needs. Additionally, she held the position of Inaugural Associate Editor for the Journal of Medical Extended Reality.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences focusing on behavioral activation and mental health.

Awards

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Cheryl Koopman Dissertation Year Award

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Outstanding Overall Student

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.