Name
Integrating Behavioral Health Training for Medical Residents and Psychology Doctoral Interns: Building Interprofessional Teams for the Future of Healthcare
Description
This interactive learning session explores a collaborative training model that integrates psychology doctoral interns and medical residents into interdisciplinary, team-based care settings. Through structured co-training, participants develop interprofessional competencies in integrated behavioral health (IBH), including real- time collaboration, brief interventions, and systemic implementation and data, metrics and clinical implementation outcomes will be discussed. The session highlights interactive learning methods, including case discussions, small group activities, and expert panels, to showcase how interprofessional training can enhance healthcare outcomes and drive the future of integrated care.
Speakers
Jeremy Fish MD, Founding Director John Muir Health Family Medicine Residency Program., John Muir Health Family Medicine,
Temre Uzuncan PsyD, Chief Psychologist and Program Director, Integrated Health Psychology Training Program - The Wright Institute, John Muir Health,
Franca Niameh PsyD, Residency Beh. Health Faculty, Contra Costa County Family Medicine Residency,
Content Level
Intermediate
Tags
Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Technical assistance, Workforce development
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH)
Objective 1
Understand the benefits of interprofessional co-training in IBH settings and its impact on patient outcomes, provider well-being, and healthcare system efficiency.
Objective 2
Describe core components of an effective IBH training model, including team-based collaboration, real-time behavioral health interventions, and systemic integration.
Objective 3
Identify key strategies for implementing IBH training programs, including overcoming barriers related to interdisciplinary workflows, reimbursement, and institutional buy-in.
Content Reference 1
Delbridge, E., Zubatsky, M., & Fowler, J. (2017). Integrating mental health professionals in residencies to reduce health disparities. International journal of psychiatry in medicine, 52(3), 286-297.
Content Reference 2
Kelsay, K., Bunik, M., Buchholz, M., Burnett, B., & Talmi, A. (2017). Incorporating trainees' development into a multidisciplinary training model for integrated behavioral health within a pediatric continuity clinic. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 26(4), 703-715.
Content Reference 3
Landoll, R., Cervero, R., Quinlan, J., & Maggio, L. (2020). Primary care behavioral health training in family medicine residencies: a qualitative study from a large health care system. Family medicine, 52(3), 174-181.
Content Reference 4
Ma, K. P. K., Mollis, B. L., West, I. I., Rolfes, J., Clifton, J., Kessler, R., ... & Stephens, K. A. (2023). Integrated behavioral health in primary care residency and nonresidency practices. Family medicine, 55(8), 527.
Content Reference 5
Martin, M. P., Banks, E., Myerholtz, L., Zubatsky, M., Suri, Y., & Mauksch, L. (2023). Preparing residents to practice integrated behavioral health care: Multi-site feasibility study of a competency-based curriculum. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 58(3), 201-213. Nutting, R., Ofei-Dodoo, S., Wipperman, J., & Allen, A. (2022). Assessing family medicine physicians’ perceptions of integrated behavioral health in a primary care residency. Family Medicine, 54(5), 389-394. Shahidullah, J. D., Kettlewell, P. W., Palejwala, M. H., Forman, S. G., Billups, A., Anismatta, S. L., & Madsen, B. (2018). Behavioral health training in pediatric residency programs: a national survey of training directors. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 39(4), 292-302.