Dr. Yelizaveta Sher

Professor

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Biography

Yelizaveta Sher is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and her MD from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Sher completed her residency in Psychiatry and a Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at Stanford University Medical Center. She has been a part of the Psychosomatic Medicine Faculty in the Division of Medical Psychiatry since 2013. Her clinical research interests focus on psychiatric comorbidities in patients with pulmonary disorders, particularly specializing in mental health for patients with cystic fibrosis and those undergoing lung and heart transplants. She serves as the Director of Psychiatric and Psychological Services at the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and as Chief of the Psychosomatic Medicine Clinic. Dr. Sher has published numerous articles and book chapters related to her areas of interest and expertise, including Medical Psychiatry, Critical Care, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Lung Transplant Psychiatry, Mental Health in Cystic Fibrosis, and Psychosomatic Medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Responsible for educating students and conducting clinical research.

Director, Psychiatric Psychological Services

— Present

Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Oversees psychiatric services for patients with cystic fibrosis.

Mental Health Coordinator

— Present

Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Managed mental health support services for cystic fibrosis patients.

Associate Fellowship Director

— Present

Psychosomatic Medicine, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Directed fellowship training in psychosomatic medicine.

Courses

Psychiatric Comorbidities Pulmonary Disorders

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
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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