Collin Shumate, MD is a senior resident at the UC Davis psychiatry residency and an APA Public Psychiatry Fellow. Prior to residency, he served within the American Medical Association as a medical student delegate. He authored several policies passed by the AMA which focused on LGBTQ+ health. He also advised the AMA Board of Trustees and educated state medical societies on the harms of “conversion therapy” and “bathroom bills”. While in residency, he has become involved with the Psychiatric Physicians Alliance of California and has met with legislators to advocate for meaningful mental health reform. He hopes to complete forensic psychiatry fellowship training after completing residency. He looks forward to the opportunity to work with CCPS on increasing resident and fellow engagement and to advocate for our patients.