OCHN Welcomes Fellows from The American Psychiatric Association

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OCHN Welcomes Fellows from The American Psychiatric Association Foundation!
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI (July 20, 2023) – Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) welcomes
three Community Diversity Fellows from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF).
The APAF Community Diversity Fellowship provides psychiatry residents from diverse backgrounds
with leadership, networking, and mentoring opportunities, as well as a field placement component
designed to add exponential impact in the delivery of culturally competent psychiatric care across
hard to reach and traditionally underrepresented communities.

"I am ecstatic that Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) has been selected by the APAF to
host three Community Diversity Fellows," said OCHN's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Vasilis K. Pozios.
"The fellows will be valued members of the OCHN team and greatly impact the amazing work we do
as the public mental health system for Oakland County."

Dr. Pozios is a former APAF fellow and a current member of the Jeanne M. Spurlock, M.D.,
Congressional Fellowship Selection Committee. “OCHN's partnership with the APAF reaffirms our
commitment to improve health equity in Oakland County,” Dr. Pozios adds.
Please help us in welcoming Dr. Kyal Lalk, Dr. Tamara B. McClain, and Dr. Deonna Vaughn to
OCHN!

Dr. Tamara B. McClain is a dedicated third-year psychiatry resident at Authority Health in Detroit, MI.
Originally from St. Louis, MO, she holds a medical degree from the University of Medicine and
Health Sciences, a Master's in Healthcare Administration from Walden University, and a Bachelor's
in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee State University. Passionate about community service,
teaching, and advocacy, Dr. McClain strives to inspire future generations. She attributes her
achievements to the unwavering support of her family, enabling her to pursue her goals fearlessly

Dr. McClain's profound commitment lies in community mental health
and the mental well-being of children and adolescents. Upon
completion of her general psychiatry training, she plans to pursue a
child and adolescent fellowship to further her expertise. Additionally,
she aims to collaborate with schools to establish comprehensive
school-based mental healthcare services while focusing on
expanding mental health access in underserved communities. Dr.
McClain's aspirations reflect her determination to make a meaningful
impact in psychiatry and improve the lives of those she serves.

Dr. Lalk is a psychiatrist at Henry Ford Hospital. He completed his
undergraduate work in Biomedical Sciences at Central Michigan
University and his medical degree at Wayne State University School
of Medicine. Dr. Lalk’s professional interests are in consult liaison
psychiatry, community psychiatry, and LGBTQ+ mental health.

Dr. Deonna Vaughn is a PGY-3 resident at the University of
Michigan. She was born, raised, and educated in Chicago and
moved to Michigan for her post-graduate training. Her interests in
psychiatry include advocacy and advancement of the field through
organized medicine. She hopes to better understand the intricacies
involved in treating at-risk minority populations as a Community
Diversity Fellow. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, knitting, running outdoors, and going to the farmer's market