Rachel French, PhD, RN is a postdoc in the Department of Psychiatry’s Center for Mental Health. Her research focuses on improving care and outcomes for people with substance use disorders. She is examining innovative modalities to improve care for this population, including the use of telehealth. She also is determining the best strategies to successfully implement evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for people with substance use disorders. Dr. French received her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Rachel French, PhD, RN
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Mental Health, Perelman School of Medicine
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