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Steve Steffensen is a board-certified neurologist with additional subspecialty certification in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry. He has over 20 years of leadership experience as an active-duty Navy officer in medicine and health innovation. As a clinical associate professor at Dell Medical School, he serves in the Departments of Neurology and Population Health Medical Education, where he specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and neurocognitive disorders. He directs the neurology clerkship for medical students and has played a central role in medical education as co-director of the medical neuroscience course for first-year students. Steffensen has been instrumental in establishing neurology residency programs at Dell Med, enhancing graduate medical education opportunities in Austin. He also directs the Health Leadership Apprentice Program, mentoring future health leaders. Prior to joining Dell Med, he served as chief innovation officer for the Military Health System, where he helped lead national initiatives in electronic health records and digital health technologies. His diverse background as a clinician, educator, and innovator gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in modern healthcare.
Dell Medical School • Austin, TX
Board-certified neurologist specializing in diagnosis and treatment of neurocognitive disorders.
Military Health System • Not Specified
Led initiatives in electronic health records and digital health technologies.
Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.