RECRUITMENT FOR 2026-2027 IS OPEN
We are actively recruiting these disciplines for the training year:​
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Family Support
Health Administration
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Therapy
Public Health
Self-Advocacy
Social Work
Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology
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If you are considering applying to one of these discipline(s), please review the Application Process
guide below.
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***Scholars will be required to attend both in-person and virtual training activities.
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For immediate inquiries, please email us at: ca-lend@chla.usc.edu
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*Speech-Language Pathology Applicants*
If you are applying to LEND for your clinical fellowship year (CFY), please click on the button below to see the flyer for the application process.
If you are applying to do LEND on your own (ex. licensed therapist), please follow the instructions for the application process below.
Application Process
Step 1: Reach Out to Discipline Director
Please contact the Discipline Director of the discipline that you are applying to for your application. Below is the list of Discipline Directors and their emails:
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Discipline Directors
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Family Support
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Ms. LaTysa Flowers-Jackson
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Health Administration
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Dr. LaVonna Blair Lewis
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llewis@usc.edu ​
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Nursing
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Dr. Cecily Betz
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Nutrition
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Ms. Anet Piridzhanyan
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Occupational Therapy
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Dr. Shelby Surfas​
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Public Health
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Dr. Cary Kreutzer
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kreutzer@usc.edu ​
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Self-Advocacy
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Ms. Maria Marquez
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Social Work
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Dr. Julie Cederbaum
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jcederba@usc.edu ​
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Special Education
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Dr. Michelle Dean
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Speech-Language Pathology
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Ms. Amanda Tyree
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Step 2: Submit Application and Reference Forms
After contacting the Discipline Director(s), complete the following materials:​​​
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CA-LEND Application
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CA-LEND Application Reference Form
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If applying for the Self-Advocacy discipline, please review the Qualifications sheet to see eligibility requirements. ​
Once a trainee is accepted to the CA-LEND program, final admission will be contingent on completion of all onboarding requirements.
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CHLA Employee Health Services Clearance (HERE) including vaccinations and screenings
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Social Security Number
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Background Check
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Completion of NIRS trainee data entry form
Contact Info
If there are any questions or concerns, please email us at: ca-lend@chla.usc.edu
***Please include the discipline to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.
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