Dr. William Schwartz

Professor

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Biography

William Schwartz practices general neurology and has been involved in mentoring trainees in basic clinical neuroscience. He has conducted NIH-funded research on biological clocks, focusing particularly on the 'master' brain clock in the mammalian hypothalamus for over four decades. Schwartz has held significant roles in academia, including serving as the chair of the Gordon Conference on Chronobiology in 1993 and as the president of the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms from 2004 to 2006. He has also edited the Journal of Biological Rhythms from 2014 to 2019. His contributions to the field are notable, having delivered plenary lectures at various international conferences, including the founding congress of the Japanese Society of Chronobiology in 1994. At Dell Medical School, he is focused on developing interdisciplinary courses that intersect biology and medicine for UT undergraduates and medical trainees. In recognition of his educational contributions, he was inducted as a member of the Dell Medical Academy of Distinguished Educators in 2020 and as a member of the UT System Kenneth Shine Academy of Health Science Education in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Practices general neurology and mentors trainees in basic clinical neuroscience.

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.