TRANSLATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
IN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
To improve access to and effectiveness of client-centered, culturally competent mental health services in Los Angeles County, through innovative research into the clinical, sociocultural, and operational factors that shape policies and practices in public mental health.
The Fellowship Program is a collaboration between the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the UCLA Center for Health Services and Society, the USC Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the USC School of Social Work. Fellowships are for one year, renewable for a second year; Fellows will be appointed at either UCLA or USC. Applications will be considered from postdoctoral candidates (MD or PHD required) in Medical History, Medical Anthropology, Medical Sociology, Medical Economics, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology and related fields. Successful applicants will have demonstrated interest in public mental health care issues. Preference will be given to those with prior research experience in public health care systems, in particular with problems relating to the integration of mental and physical health care. UCLA and USC are Equal Opportunity Employers.
For more information: meldrum@history.ucla.edu