Dr. Sichel completed a pre-doctoral fellowship (internship) at Yale in the Division of Prevention and Community Research and is currently a postdoctoral research scientist in the Division of Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute.
What year did you graduate? 2020
What was your program of study? Counseling Psychology
Dissertation Title: System Justification, Mental Health, And Gender-specific Effects In At-risk And Justice System Involved Yout
Who was your primary mentor during your program? Shabnam Javdani
Undergraduate College/University: Duke University
Undergraduate Major/Degree: Philosophy/BA (minors in Economics and English)
What was the best class you took as an AP student? Theories of Change with Pamela Morris-Perez and Practicum in Counselor Training with Keisa Constantine
Do you have any thoughts you'd like to share with prospective students? Graduate school can be both infinitely challenging and deeply rewarding. Find work that you are passionately curious about. Fit is important. Don't short-change yourself on self-care, and nurture the relationships that support you. People are important.
What was your first job after you graduated?
Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute
Did you get licensed? No