CDLP Mentorship

ADAA Members: Apply to Be a CDLP Mentor

The Alies Muskin Career Development Leadership Program (CDLP) thrives because of the expertise and generosity of ADAA members who serve as mentors. Each year, mentors guide early career clinicians and researchers, helping them build confidence, develop leadership skills, and grow as future leaders in the fields of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.

ADAA invites members to apply annually to serve as CDLP mentors at our Annual Conference.

Not yet a member? You can still participate as a mentor by joining ADAA.

Why Mentor with CDLP?

As a CDLP mentor, you’ll:

• Make a lasting impact on the careers of early career professionals.
• Give back to the ADAA community by sharing your expertise.
• Expand your professional network among leaders in clinical practice and research.

Mentorship is one of the most meaningful ways to shape the future of our field while advancing ADAA’s mission.

Mentor Commitments

CDLP mentors dedicate time before, during, and after the ADAA Annual Conference each year. Responsibilities typically include:

• Application Review Panel
  • Participate online in the fall/winter to help select the upcoming CDLP awardees.
• Annual Conference Mentorship:
  o    Moderate and provide feedback during Small Group Presentations for research awardees.
  o    Meet 1:1 with your mentee (clinical or research track).
  o    Participate in a full day of mentoring sessions on the first day of the Annual Conference, plus informal networking opportunities throughout the meeting.
   
• Ongoing Year-Round Mentorship: Continue supporting your mentee with regular 1:1 conversations (virtual or in-person) throughout the year.

Who Can Apply?

We are seeking ADAA clinical and research members who are:

• Experienced professionals eager to share expertise.
• Committed to advancing the careers of early career clinicians and researchers.
• Interested in building long-term relationships within the ADAA community. 

Not a member yet? Join ADAA today to unlock this opportunity and many other exclusive member benefits.

Why Your Role Matters

By serving as a CDLP mentor, you:

• Help develop the next generation of leaders in mental health.
• Strengthen ADAA’s mission of advancing science and practice.
• Gain the satisfaction of making a direct impact on future research and clinical innovation.
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Don’t miss your chance to play a vital role in one of ADAA’s most valued professional development programs!
 

It has been so exciting to watch my mentees from previous years go on to give dynamic workshops at ADAA, develop successful practices, write books, and become leaders in the field of anxiety and depression treatment! - Kimberly J. Morrow, LCSW

Have a question about the CDLP program or CDLP mentorship? Please email: [email protected]