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What lasting impact does the ADAA Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP) have on participants?
In this short video, George Whiteley, LMSW, and Ynhi Thomas, MD, MPH, MSc, both ADAA CDLP awardees, share their biggest takeaways from the program. They reflect on how the CDLP helped strengthen their leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and connect them with mentors and colleagues who continue to influence their careers.
The ADAA Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP) is designed to support early career clinicians and educators through mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful engagement at the ADAA Annual Conference. Participants gain valuable professional experiences, build lasting relationships, and become part of a community dedicated to advancing evidence-based mental health care.
Learn more:
• ADAA Annual Conference: adaa.org/adaa-conference
• Become an ADAA Member: adaa.org/professionals/membership
Subscribe to ADAA's YouTube channel:
youtube.com/user/GotAnxiety
What lasting impact does the ADAA Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP) have on participants?
In this short video, George Whiteley, LMSW, and Ynhi Thomas, MD, MPH, MSc, both ADAA CDLP awardees, share their biggest takeaways from the program. They reflect on how the CDLP helped strengthen their leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and connect them with mentors and colleagues who continue to influence their careers.
The ADAA Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP) is designed to support early career clinicians and educators through mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful engagement at the ADAA Annual Conference. Participants gain valuable professional experiences, build lasting relationships, and become part of a community dedicated to advancing evidence-based mental health care.
Learn more:
• ADAA Annual Conference: adaa.org/adaa-conference
• Become an ADAA Member: adaa.org/professionals/membership
Subscribe to ADAA's YouTube channel:
youtube.com/user/GotAnxiety









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Presenters:
Hilary Marusak, PhD
Clara G. Zundel, PhD
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