Daniel F. Becker

Daniel F. Becker, MD is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, where he also serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs. His career focuses on adolescent psychiatry and addiction psychiatry, addressing complex areas such as substance use disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related psychiatric sequelae.

• Education:
  • Stanford University: A.B. in Humanities (1977) with Distinction, Honors, and Phi Beta Kappa
  • University of Wisconsin Medical School: M.D. (1982)
  • Yale University School of Medicine: Internship in Internal Medicine (1983) and Residency in Psychiatry (1986)

Dr. Becker's research explores critical intersections including gender and ethnic differences in psychopathology, adolescent mothers' mental health, and integrated behavioral healthcare models. His publications span topics like suicide screening implementation, virtual care systems, and trauma effects in refugee populations, with significant contributions to understanding personality disorder criteria in diverse populations.

• Scientific Awards (partial):
  • 2023 William A. Schonfeld Award (American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry)
  • 2022 Honorary Member (Mills-Peninsula Medical Staff)
  • 2017 Teacher of the Year Award (San Mateo Psychiatry Residency Program)
  • 2016 Irma Bland Award (American Psychiatric Association)
  • 2015 President's Award (Palo Alto Medical Foundation)

His 15 most recent articles (2024-2007) reveal sustained expertise in adolescent psychopathology, substance use comorbidity, and cultural psychiatry. Key trends include suicide screening protocols, integrated behavioral health systems, and personality disorder validation studies.