Dr. Janis Tondora

Associate Professor

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Biography

Janis Tondora, Psy.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. She directs the Systems Transformation at the Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health, focusing on implementing recovery-oriented practices for individuals with behavioral health challenges and disabilities. Tondora's work emphasizes Person-Centered Recovery Planning (PCRP), engaging diverse stakeholders to enhance the quality of life for people with lived experiences. She has provided training and consultation across 25 states and collaborated internationally to promote PCRP methodologies. An accomplished author with numerous publications, including a 2014 book titled 'Partnering for Recovery in Mental Health: A Practical Guide to Person-Centered Planning', Tondora has developed training curricula widely used in the U.S. and abroad, featured by the National Center for Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems. Her research has been supported by federal grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Tondora is dedicated to fostering inclusive environments for people with disabilities, drawing from her prior consulting work in educational settings. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, she enjoys outdoor activities with her family.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-04-28 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and researching in the Psychiatry department focusing on recovery-oriented practices.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.