Dr. Stewart Agras

Professor

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Biography

W. Stewart Agras is the Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned his M.D. from University College London in 1955 and completed his residency in Psychiatry at McGill University in 1961. Agras has dedicated his career to research in behavioral medicine, particularly focusing on eating disorders. His research includes the investigation of treatment compliance, essential hypertension, and anxiety disorders. He began programs in Behavioral Medicine in the United States in 1974 at Stanford, which continue to this day. His work spans areas such as the epidemiology of eating disorders, psychological mechanisms, and treatment strategies. Agras has held multiple editorial roles, including as Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Annals of Behavioral Medicine. He has also served in leadership roles within professional organizations, including as President of the Society for Behavioral Medicine and the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. His ongoing research includes large-scale clinical trials and studies addressing various aspects of eating disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1973-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Emeritus Faculty of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, continuing research on eating disorders.

Courses

PSYC 299 PSYC 399 PSYC 370 PSYC 290 PSYC 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.