Dr. Puja Patel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Puja G. Patel is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School. She is also a pediatric psychologist at the Texas Child Study Center, where she specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for youth dealing with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness. Dr. Patel completed her Ph.D. in School Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, holds an M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and earned a B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University. She has completed a clinical internship in pediatric psychology at Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical School and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Texas Child Study Center. Dr. Patel is actively involved in training future clinicians and is recognized for her contributions to pediatric psychology through various professional affiliations and as a reviewer for relevant journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, Texas

Teaching and supervising residents in pediatric psychology.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.