Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD is a national expert on collaborative care and specifically, on training teams to implement and deliver mental health treatment in primary care settings. Her passion for translating complex research ideas into practical real-world applications began when she received her MD and PhD in Anatomy and Neurobiology as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of California at Irvine. Dr. Ratzliff is currently is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences  at the University of Washington where she has developed expertise in suicide prevention training, mental health workforce development, adult learning best practices, and mentorship. She is the Director of the AIMS Center, the Director of the UW Integrated Care Training Program  for residents and fellows, and leads a national collaborative care training program for the American Psychiatric Association’s Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative  grant.