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Past CCDOR Fellows
| Fellow Name | Program | Years | Position after CCDOR |
| Collin Calvert, PhD | HSR | 2022-2023 | Core Investigator & Statistician, CCDOR |
| Adam Kaplan, PhD | HSR | 2021-2023 | Statistician, CCDOR |
| Jessica Friedman, PhD | HSR | 2022-2023 | Health Science Specialist, Greater Los Angeles VA |
| Renee Colsch, PhD, RN, SCRN, CQ | VAQS | 2022-2023 | Registered Nurse-Professional Development Minneapolis VA Education Office |
| Alexander Thompson, DNP, PMHNP-BC | VAQS | 2021-2023 | Acute Psychiatry, Nurse Practitioner; Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) |
| Wendy Miller, MD | HSR | 2020-2023 | Internal Medicine Physician at Hennepin Healthcare |
| Patrick Cruitt, PhD | VAQS | 2021-2023 | Staff Psychologist, Primary Care-Mental Health Integration team, Minneapolis VAHCS |
| Rebecca Brown, PhD, MEd, RN | VAQS | 2021-2023 | Core Investigator, CCDOR; Nurse Scientist, Minneapolis VAHCS |
| Jillian Fish, PhD | HSR | 2020-2022 | Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Macalester College |
| Amanda Christensen, RN, DNP | VAQS | 2020-2022 | Position pending at Long Beach VAMC |
| Margot Zarin-Pass, MD | VAQS | 2021-2022 | Hospitalist, Children’s Hospital of Minneapolis |
| Kerry Sheets, MD | HSR | 2019-2021 | Faculty Member, Geriatrics, Hennepin Healthcare |
| Joyce Brettner, DNP, MAHS, RN-BC | VAQS | 2019-2021 | Assistant Professor in Nursing, St. Catherine's University |
| Noah Venables, PhD | VAQS | 2019-2021 | Core Investigator, CCDOR |
| Allison Gustavson, DPT, PhD | HSR | 2019-2021 | Core Investigator, CCDOR |
| Patrick Hammett, PhD | HSR | 2018-2020 | Statistician, CCDOR |
| Lauren Mitchell, PhD | HSR | 2018-2020 | Assistant Professor, Emmanuel College, Boston, MA |
| Helen Valenstein-Mah, PhD | HSR | 2017-2019 | Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, Minneapolis VA Health Care System |
| Elizabeth Goldsmith, MD | HSR | 2017-2019 | Core Investigator, CCDOR; Associate Professor, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Staff Physician, Minneapolis VAHCS |
| Erika Pinsker, PhD | HSR | 2016-2018 | Research Scientist III, the California Department of Public Health Tobacco Control Program |
| Elizabeth Danan, MD | HSR | 2014-2016 | Core Investigator, CCDOR; Associate Professor, University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Staff Physician, Minneapolis VAHCS |
What our Fellows Say
“I felt welcomed and supported throughout my CCDOR fellowship to learn and grow in ways that were most meaningful to my goals. CCDOR considers the ‘whole person’ in their holistic approach to career development and mentoring. As such, following the fellowship, not only was I equipped with the research skills necessary for success but also had the tools to promote work-life balance and ongoing fulfillment in my career of choice.” - HSR Fellow"The collegiate and hospitable nature of CCDOR has greatly benefited myself as a person and a professional. When I challenge myself either in presentation or searching for alternative statistical methods for a project, my colleagues hear me out and see value in my growth as a researcher.” - HSR Fellow
“The CCDOR community is very close knit and supportive. As a fellow, I felt that my mentors and colleagues had a genuine interest in advancing my career and did everything they could to help me succeed.” - HSR Fellow
“I was surprised to learn about the extensive network of researchers working on women’s health. During the fellowship I have been able to work on health research projects tied to the unique health needs of women Veterans.” - HSR Fellow
“This fellowship has given me the opportunity to work with amazing researchers and clinicians with a variety of interests. Everyone is very supportive, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do!” - HSR Fellow
“CCDOR is a truly collegial place. People come to each other’s talks out of interest rather than obligation, and take the time to give direct and useful feedback respectfully. I stayed because I believe being among CCDOR colleagues makes me both a better scientist and a happier one.” - HSR Fellow
“As a VAQS Fellow, I developed a finer appreciation for different types of investigations. My VAQS mentors were simply outstanding. The program and the people helped me grow as a leader, gain new skills, and ultimately led me to my dream job.” - VAQS Fellow
“VAQS helped me diversify my skill set, refine my research aims, and develop and improve my capacity for leadership.” - VAQS Fellow
“VAQS is an unprecedented opportunity to be on the cutting edge of implementation science. For highly self-motivated individuals, this is opportunity to spring board your career over the two year appointment.” - VAQS Fellow
“The Minneapolis VAQS faculty are fantastic mentors. They are deeply invested in fellow’s professional development, and tailor the fellowship experience to effectively help fellows identify and work toward their career goals.” - VAQS Fellow
