Dr. Marla Wald

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Marla F. Wald is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. Her research and clinical focus involve the psychological aspects of postpartum depression and its impact on families. Dr. Wald has previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the George Washington University, where she developed her expertise in psychoanalysis and mental health education. She completed her medical degree at the Faculte Libre De Medecine in France. Over the years, she has contributed significantly to the field through various publications and presentations on mental health issues, particularly those affecting children and families during challenging times. Dr. Wald has received grants for her research on postpartum depression and actively engages with communities to provide insights and support for mental health, especially as it relates to parenting in the context of ongoing crises.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Assistant Clinical Professor

— Present

George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences •

Involved in clinical teaching and practice within the Department of Psychiatry.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)