Dr. Rachel Lawton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Rachel Lawton is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. With a focus on child psychology, her clinical interests include childhood anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and medical trauma. Dr. Lawton has received several accolades for her contributions to clinical psychology, including the 2024 Innovator Grant Award and the Hidden Gem Award from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She completed her PhD in Psychology at Northwestern University and has furthered her education with fellowships at Yale Child Study Center. Dr. Lawton is committed to advancing the understanding of child mental health issues and developing innovative treatment approaches.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford Medicine Psychiatry Clinic • Stanford, CA

Teaching and providing clinical focus in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Awards

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Innovator Grant Award

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Collaboration Award

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Hidden Gem Award

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Walter F. Burke Award

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Graduate Writing Fellowship

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Honoree Award

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STUNT Scholarship Research Abroad

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National Board Member

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.