The SWIHCS faculty are leading researchers and practitioners in the field of health care social work. The faculty will work closely with specialization students to mentor and advise them, both academically and professionally.

Allison Werner-Lin, PhD, LCSW
Associate Professor
Faculty Director, Social Work in Health Care Specialization
Senior Advisor, National Cancer Institute
Fellow, Society for Social Work and Research
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6214
Associate Professor; PhD, University of Chicago, 2005. Psychosocial oncology; genetics and genomics; assisted reproductive technology; bioethics; emerging adulthood; medical family therapy; qualitative health research.

Joretha N. Bourjolly, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor/Clinician Educator
Associate Dean for Inclusion
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6214
- office: 215.898.5524
- fax: 215.573.2099
Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Inclusion; PhD, Bryn Mawr, 1996. Management of multicultural conflict; effects of chronic illness on individuals and family members; impact of racial and economic factors on the delivery of health care.

Toorjo Ghose, MSW, PhD
Associate Professor
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6214
- office: 215.898.5512
- fax: 215.573.2099
Associate Professor; PhD, UCLA, 2005. Substance abuse; HIV/AIDS in developing countries; mental health service provision; welfare policy.

