Dr. Samantha Irwin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Samantha Irwin, M.B. B.Ch. B.A.O., is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin, and the program director for the Pediatric Headache Fellowship. A pediatric neurologist with expertise in headache disorders, her clinical practice focuses on treating children and adolescents suffering from migraines, new daily persistent headaches, tension-type headaches, and trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. She also provides care for pediatric patients experiencing concussions and post-traumatic headaches. Irwin earned her medical degree from Trinity College Dublin and completed her residency in pediatric neurology at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She pursued a fellowship in Headache Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Her research interests are centered around clinical trials assessing new treatments for headache disorders in youths and the integration of structured exercise within a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Irwin is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society, and serves on the editorial board of the Annals of Child Neurology Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Directing the Pediatric Headache Fellowship and involved in academic medicine with a focus on headache disorders.

Assistant Professor

2015-01-01 — 2018-12-31

University of California, San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

Led the Pediatric Headache Fellowship and conducted research on pediatric headache treatments.

Awards

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Pediatric Neurology Chief Resident

2015-06-01
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Residency Research Day Award

2015-05-01
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Trinity Foundation Scholarship

2009-09-01

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.