Dr. Sarah O Rourke

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah R O'Rourke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, in 2014. Her research focuses on adapting treatments for suicidal college students and pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder, emphasizing evidence-based approaches and outcomes. Dr. O'Rourke has successfully secured funding from the National Institutes of Health for her projects, which aim to improve mental health interventions in diverse populations. With a robust background in clinical psychology and extensive experience in various academic positions, O'Rourke has contributed significantly to understanding and treating complex mental health issues within university settings. She has previously held roles as Assistant Professor and Medical Instructor, bringing hands-on clinical experience to her teaching and research. Dr. O'Rourke continues to engage in professional development and collaborative research efforts aimed at enhancing therapeutic practices in psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Involved in academia with a focus on psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)