Dr. Melanie Hom

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Melanie Hom is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She works as an attending psychologist in several clinics, including the Anxiety and Depression Adult Psychological Treatment Clinic, the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Clinic, and the Stanford Mental Health Asians Research Treatment Clinic. Dr. Hom employs evidence-based therapies in her practice, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her research focuses on enhancing help-seeking and treatment engagement among individuals at elevated suicide risk, as well as improving mental health care services for Asians and Asian Americans. Dr. Hom is dedicated to providing culturally informed psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.

Research Interests

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.