Name
H07 - (Re)Building Clarity: Defining, Aligning, and Advocating for Behavioral Science Faculty Roles in Primary Care Residency Programs
Date & Time
Friday, October 9, 2026, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location Name
Regency C (2nd Floor)
Description

Behavioral Science (BS) faculty in primary care residency programs frequently navigate role ambiguity, competing expectations, and evolving organizational demands. This interactive workshop helps faculty clarify core responsibilities, visualize role distribution, and explore how professional identity formation influences their daily work. Structured activities will encourage participants to examine gaps between expectations and aspirations and how advocacy can help close the gaps. Facilitators will integrate concepts from organizational psychology, professional identity formation, and integrated care models. Attendees will leave with clearer role conceptualization and actionable strategies for advocating within their organizations.

Speakers
Jonathan Mitchell, Ph.D.
Lynne Havsy, Ph.D.
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Self-care/Self-management, Training/Supervision, Workforce development
Session Type
Concurrent
Identify key sources of role ambiguity and professional identity conflict experienced by BH faculty in residency training programs.
Analyze discrepancies between current and aspirational role functions using identity mapping and role constellation methods.
Develop an individualized advocacy plan that aligns role expectations with professional values, integrated care principles, and ACGME program requirements.

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