Dr. Stephen Pont

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephen Pont is an Associate Professor at Dell Medical School, involved in training physician leaders who are equipped to tackle systemic health challenges while providing care to individual patients. His work emphasizes the need for radical collaboration to create a real-world impact. With expertise in the field, his efforts focus on the discovery, delivery, and diffusion of innovative prevention strategies, diagnostics, treatments, and cures. At Dell Med, he is part of a movement to rethink the role of academic medicine and improve health outcomes, placing a unique emphasis on community engagement. He advocates for creating person-centered, integrated care as the standard in Central Texas.

Research Interests

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.