Dr. Megan Gray

Associate Professor

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Biography

Megan J. Gray is an Associate Professor at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Pediatrics. She has held positions as an Assistant Professor at both Dell Medical School and Children's National Hospital. Her educational background includes an MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and MPH from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, alongside BA and BS degrees from Rice University in Policy Studies and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, respectively. Dr. Gray's research interests focus on early-life obesity, particularly among Latino infants and toddlers. She has contributed to numerous publications addressing the risk factors associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome in low-income children, as well as the impact of dietary habits and food insecurity among diverse populations. Her work aims to inform interventions that promote healthier lifestyles in vulnerable communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and research in Pediatrics.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Engaged in academic instruction and research in Pediatrics.

Assistant Professor

2011-06-01 — 2017-12-01

Children's National Hospital • Washington, DC

Focus on pediatric health and obesity-related research.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2017-12-01

School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University • District of Columbia

Contributed to pediatric education and research.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.