The Program

The primary aims of the fellowship program are to prepare psychologists to function effectively in integrated primary care settings as behavioral health providers and to develop advanced competency in the primary care behavioral health model.

Swedish Medical Group aims to train and retain high quality clinical psychologists with particular emphasis on population health and commitment to health equity. The program also provides fellows with the opportunity to develop competency in clinical health psychology through rotations in medical specialties. Finally, the program aims to provide opportunities to develop leadership skills through supervision opportunities, expansion of behavioral health to new clinics, community engagement, and program development/implementation.

OUR Mission

Improve the health and well-being of each person we serve.

Our Values

Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence, Integrity, Safety.

Our VISION

Health for a Better World

Edmonds Pediatrics

History

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a part of Swedish Medical Group and began in 2020 with two fellows placed in SMG primary care clinics functioning as Fellow Behavioral Health Providers.

Pictured left: Edmonds Pediatrics Clinic

Fellow Site Locations

Past fellow site locations:

Swedish Edmonds Pediatrics

Swedish Edmonds Birth & Family

Swedish Renton Primary Care

Swedish West Seattle Primary Care

Swedish South Lake Union Primary Care

Pictured right: Edmonds Birth & Family Clinic

Funding

Initial seed funding for the development of our postdoctoral fellowship program was provided by the Community Health Investment Plan. We have proudly created a sustainable model, in which the postdoctoral fellows bill under the license of their supervisor, thus allowing for a sustainable program, competitive pay, and supervision of charge capturing preparing our fellows for independent licensure. Additionally, generous community donors continue to provide financial support for the training program funding through the Swedish Foundation with the goals to improve access to, and resources for, those affected by mental health and substance use conditions in our community.

Pictured left: Renton Primary Care