Dr. Navkiran Shokar

Professor

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Biography

Navkiran Shokar is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Population Health at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin. With a focus on health disparities and cancer screening, his research predominantly emphasizes improving health outcomes among underserved Hispanic populations. He has collaborated on numerous studies addressing colorectal cancer screening interventions, psychosocial factors affecting health behaviors, and community-based educational strategies. His extensive publication record includes contributions to prestigious journals like Cancer Treatment Research Communications, Cancer Prevention Research, and BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. Shokar is committed to understanding the barriers to effective healthcare delivery in minority communities and developing culturally tailored interventions to enhance cancer screening and preventive measures. His work aims to empower health practitioners and communities to improve public health through innovative research and practical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Chair

2021-05-01 — Present

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

Leading the Department of Population Health, focusing on research and interventions that aim to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

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
  • Online application
  • 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.