Dr. Silvia Samanez Larkin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Silvia P. Samanez Larkin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, specializing in Psychology and Neuroscience. She received her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in 2015. Dr. Samanez Larkin's work primarily focuses on understanding emotion dysregulation and impulsivity, which are critical areas in mental health. She teaches various courses, including Clinical Interventions that aim to equip students with strategies to manage emotional challenges effectively. Her past appointments include Assistant Professor roles in both Psychology and Psychiatry where she contributed to academic training as well as clinical practice. Dr. Samanez Larkin is dedicated to advancing research in mental health, fostering an understanding of psychological processes, and improving clinical outcomes for individuals experiencing emotional difficulties.

Research Interests

Courses

Clinical Interventions: Treating Emotion Dysregulation Impulsivity Using DBT Clinical Psychology Mental Health

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)