Dr. Nathaniel Watson

Professor

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Biography

Nathaniel Fletcher Watson, M.D., M.Sc. is a board-certified physician and the Director of the Harborview Sleep Clinic as well as Co-director of the UW Medicine Sleep Center. He is a professor of Neurology at the University of Washington and a past-president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. His expertise lies in diagnosing and treating various clinical sleep disorders. Dr. Watson employs state-of-the-art technology to comprehend patients' sleep issues and develops active partnerships with them to ensure optimal outcomes. His research focuses on emerging technologies for unobtrusive measurement of sleep in patients' home settings and also investigates the effects of sleep duration and sleep curtailment on health. Additionally, he studies the relationship between neurological disorders and sleep disorders, particularly concerning cancer risk. As a national spokesperson on sleep health, he advocates for public policy initiatives related to sleep issues, including campaigns for school start times and guidelines for safe driving. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Watson enjoys fishing, boating, backpacking, snowboarding, playing guitar, and spending quality time with family.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.