GMH Trainee Community

The Duke GMH Trainee Group brings together over 200 students and early career researchers from Duke, UNC, and global partner institutions to collaborate and learn together. The group fosters community building, networking, and professional development among trainees—including undergraduates, graduate and medical students, residents, and postdoctoral trainees. Members have access to a wide range of opportunities such as social events, skills workshops, guest lectures on research, policy, and career development, discussions with trainees from global partner institutions, and leadership and networking experiences that shape the future of global mental health. Whether based in Durham or abroad, the GMH Trainee Group offers a supportive space to learn, exchange ideas, and strengthen the global mental health community.

To join the trainee group and be added to our mailing list, please fill out this qualtrics form! 

 

Writing and Presentation Group

Presentation

The Duke GMH Trainee Writing & Presentation Club meets regularly to provide a supportive space for trainees to 1) maintain writing accountability, 2) share in-progress work and receive constructive feedback, 3) find collaborators and co-authors, 4) share helpful resources, and 5) practice presenting findings. Whether trainees are developing an idea, drafting a manuscript, looking for co-authors, preparing a proposal, or preparing a talk, the writing and presentation club provides a place to refine academic writing and improve communication skills through peer engagement. 

Trainee Advisory Committee

The Duke GMH Trainee Advisory Committee is a collaborative group of trainees from Duke University and our local and global partner institutions. The committee meets regularly to plan and host trainee-focused events, support fundraising efforts, and help shape the strategic direction of trainee engagement within the Center and its partners. Members contribute ideas, lead initiatives, and ensure that trainee voices remain central to our mission of advancing global mental health research, practice, and policy. 

Student Projects

At the Duke Center for Global Mental Health, students and trainees at all levels—from undergraduates to postdoctoral fellows—engage in research projects grounded in collaboration with Duke faculty, as well as communities, researchers, and practitioners worldwide. These projects reflect the Center’s commitment to education and training. Together, they help prepare the next generation of global health researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to advance mental health equity worldwide.