Professional Background and Training

Dr. Monica Tone, MD, MPH

I grew up in Canada, where universal, accessible healthcare was the norm. Fortunate to be a dual-citizen of both Canada and the US, I attended medical school at Loma Linda University in southern California, graduating in 2012 with both a medical degree and a master’s degree in public health.

After graduating, I completed a four-year psychiatry residency at University Hospitals Case Western in Cleveland, Ohio. I had particular interests in women’s mental health and college mental health, and working with underserved populations. Realizing what a huge impact substance use has on mental health, I spent an additional year completing specialized fellowship training in Addiction Psychiatry, as well as a fellowship in Public and Community Psychiatry, building on my public health education. I have also been trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and interpersonal therapy.

During my professional work, I have held various positions with Loma Linda University and Riverside County, including medical director roles in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and teaching and supervisory roles for psychiatry, family medicine, and internal medicine trainees. My passion has been to promote quality, accessible care.