RECRUITMENT FOR 2024-2025 IS NOW OPEN
We are actively recruiting for the training year for the following disciplines:
Family Support
Health Administration
Nursing
Public Health
Self-Advocacy
Social Work
Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology
If you are considering applying under one of these disciplines, please review the Application Process guide below.
***We anticipate that our curriculum will be delivered in a hybrid format and that scholars will be required to attend some both in-person and virtual training activities.
For immediate inquiries, please email us at: ca-lend@chla.usc.edu
*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:
Discipline Directors
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Family Support
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Mrs. LaTysa Flowers-Jackson
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Health Administration
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Dr. LaVonna Blair Lewis
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Nursing
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Dr. Cecily Betz
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Public Health
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Dr. Cary Kreutzer
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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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Special Education
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Dr. Nancy Hunt
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Speech-Language Pathology
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Ms. Amanda Tyree
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Step 2: Complete Application and Reference Forms
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE DIFFERENT APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR SELF-ADVOCACY.
After contacting the Discipline Director, complete the following materials:
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CA-LEND 2024-2025 Application
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CA-LEND Application Reference Form
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
Step 3: Submit Application and Reference Forms
Mail or email completed application and materials to:
CA-LEND Program
Attn: Leeda Sea, CA-LEND Project Coordinator
4650 Sunset Blvd., MS# 53
Los Angeles, CA 90027-6062
Phone: (323-361-5869)
Email: ca-lend@chla.usc.edu
***Please include the discipline to which you are applying in the subject line of the email.
Email completed reference forms to:
CA-LEND Fellowship Program
Email: ca-lend@chla.usc.edu
***Please include applicant's name and discipline in subject line.