Kathryn Margolis

Kathryn Margolis, PhD, serves as Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and holds leadership roles at the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences ZSFG Campus. She directs the Division of Integrated Behavioral Health and co-leads the Primary Care Behavioral Health, Pediatrics initiative at the Children's Health Center.

• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (University of Oregon)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Primary Care Psychology (Children's Hospital Colorado)
• Fulbright Research Fellowship at Universidad de Sevilla
• Master's in Counseling (University of Oregon)

Dr. Margolis specializes in integrated behavioral health within pediatric primary care, focusing on marginalized populations. Her research spans health equity for immigrant families, culturally-responsive care, and systemic payment reform through Medi-Cal initiatives. She also leads the HealthySteps Program expansion and trains multicultural clinical professionals.

Key scientific contributions include:

• 3 publications in 2022
• 2020 payment model innovation for dyadic care
• 2016 refugee family mental health studies

Awards include the J William Fulbright Fellowship. Dr. Margolis spearheads workforce development programs and advocates for social justice in healthcare systems, while directing technical assistance initiatives across California's health network.