Global Mental Health ProgramHow to Apply
Residents should apply by February 1 for GMH track participation the following academic year. Residents are encouraged to contact the director or co-director prior to applying.
The application for the GMH track should be 2-3 pages in length and include the following:
- Motivation for applying for the GMH track
- Relevant prior GMH experiences
- Goals for the year
- Mentorship plan
Email applications to either Ladson Hinton (lwhinton@health.ucdavis.edu) or Pragyan Sharma (ppsharma@health.ucdavis.edu)
Application Requirements
The application for the GMH track should be 2-3 pages in length and including the following:
- Describe your reason for applying for the GMH track
- Describe any prior GMH experiences
- List your goals for the year
- Describe the nature of your scholarly project and any fieldwork that is planned
- Describe plan for mentorship
Submitting your Application Materials
Submit your application materials by email to our Global Mental Health director or co-director:
Ladson Hinton, M.D.
lwhinton@ucdavis.edu
Pragyan Sharma, M.D.
ppsharma@health.ucdavis.edu

Elif Sefika Duran, M.D., General Psychiatry Residency Program