Ellen Levine
Psychologist Contributing Faculty
Walden U
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Got a degree in medical psychology.
Did a clinical internship and postdoc in behavioral medicine.
Networked with other professionals.
Had a job created for me as Director of Psychosocial Oncology Research.
Wrote grant proposals and carried out research.
Started teaching.
Education
High School
Hayward High School
Hayward High School
Career
Psychologist Contributing Faculty
I teach graduate students in psychology and conduct research in psychosocial oncology.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Medicine
Education
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
A great day would include interacting with students, teaching, writing, and data analysis.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Take courses in psychology, biology, and anatomy.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"With all of that work you could have become a real doctor. Why not just go into medicine?"
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Physical Issues
