We recognize that many GDB students share information about practicum mentors and opportunities during in-person interactions within GDB courses and in our office. In our Practicum Pods series, current GDB students are interviewed by GDB Peer Advisors in a conversation that delves into their practicum projects! We highly encourage all of our students to tune in to a new Practicum Pod every month to learn about different types of research, mentorship, and project specifics!

Episode 5 features Vanshika Desai (she/her), a fourth-year GDB student who is currently completing her research on "Analyzing the Barriers to Implementing Effective Mental Health Programs in Rural Communities." Hear more about Vanshika's experience in the GDB Office's May 2021 Practicum Pod!

Important Links:

• Knights Landing One Health Center (https://knightslandingonehealth.com/)

Mentor(s):

1. Dr. Judy Van de Water, Professor of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Clinical Immunology (https://profiles.ucdavis.edu/judy.vandewater)

2. Sarina Rodriguez, Community Engagement Research Specialist at the UC Davis Center for Regional Change (https://regionalchange.ucdavis.edu/people/sarina-rodriguez)

You can find the transcription of Episode 5 here. 

Email gdb-advise@ucdavis.edu with ideas and suggestions about Practicum Pods!