Dr. Thomas Mcmahon

Professor

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Biography

Thomas McMahon, Ph.D. is an Emeritus Professor at Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with the Psychiatry Child Study Center. He has an extensive background as a clinician, educator, and researcher, focusing on developmental perspectives and psychopathology, specifically psychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with histories of child abuse and neglect, particularly in the context of parental addiction. Dr. McMahon has coordinated training programs in clinical psychology and is actively involved in cross-training initiatives within addiction, family processes, and child development. He has contributed to research on the impact of drug addiction on family processes and has worked on developing family-oriented interventions for individuals affected by addiction. His work has been recognized with grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to explore parenting issues related to addiction, and he has participated in national and international initiatives aimed at addressing the effects of substance abuse on child development.

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Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.