Dr. Ryan Pate

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ryan Pate is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both general and geriatric psychiatry. He completed his general adult psychiatry training at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and pursued a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at Stanford Health Care. In addition to his psychiatry training, he actively participates in the psychoanalytical psychotherapy fellowship offered by the Palo Alto division of the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. Dr. Pate's research interests primarily focus on providing support to caregivers and developing group interventions tailored for older adults dealing with mental health disorders. In his professional practice at Stanford, he primarily conducts outpatient appointments that involve a combination of medication management and psychotherapy interventions. Dr. Pate is also dedicated to medical education, ensuring that the next generation of psychiatrists is well-trained.

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.