Jean François Pelletier
About Jean François Pelletier
Jean François Pelletier is an Assistant Clinical Professor with extensive experience in mental health research and policy. He has held various academic and research positions at institutions including Yale University and Université de Montréal, contributing to the field for over a decade.
Current Position at Yale University
Jean François Pelletier serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the academic and clinical environment of the institution for nine years. His role involves teaching and mentoring students in clinical practices, focusing on mental health and related fields.
Previous Roles at Yale University
Prior to his current role, Pelletier worked at Yale University as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2008 to 2010. This position allowed him to engage in advanced research and collaborate with faculty on projects related to psychiatry, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Academic Background
Pelletier has an extensive academic background, having studied at several institutions. He completed his Postdoctoral studies in Psychiatry at Yale University from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Diplôme interuniversitaire (DIU) in Community Mental Health from Université de Lille in 2012. His foundational education includes a Bachelor's and a Doctorate in Political Science and Government from UQAM, completed between 1986 and 2002.
Professional Experience in Canada
In Canada, Pelletier has held various significant positions. He worked as a Chercheur at the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal from 2010 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Principal Policy and Research Analyst at the Commission de la santé mentale du Canada from 2009 to 2012. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Université de Montréal since 2012 and became an Associate Professor in 2017.
Teaching Role at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Since 2017, Pelletier has been an Enseignant vacataire at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. In this role, he engages with students in higher education, focusing on subjects related to mental health and public health, contributing to the academic development of future professionals in the field.