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About Paul Hershberger

Paul J. Hershberger, Ph.D., professor, and director of the division of behavioral health in the Department of Family Medicine, joined the faculty in 2001. He served as the director of behavioral science for the residency program from 2001-2017. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Hershberger is board certified in clinical health psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities with the medical school, Dr. Hershberger maintains an active research program. Specific research interests include health promotion, patient engagement, treatment adherence, SBIRT, medical education and mentoring, cognitive bias, health behavior change, motivational interviewing and the professional development of physicians. Dr. Hershberger's monthly electronic newsletter, e-quilibrium, addresses a variety of topics pertaining to behavior and health.

Positions

2018 - Present Director of Research, Wright State University ‐ Family Medicine
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2017 - Present Director, Division of Behavioral Health, Wright State University ‐ Family Medicine
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2007 - Present Professor, Wright State University ‐ Family Medicine
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1998 - Present Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology, Wright State University ‐ Professional Psychology
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Present Interim Associate Dean, Wright State University ‐ Research Affairs
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2001 - 2017 Director of Behavioral Science, Wright State University ‐ Family Medicine Residency Program
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2001 - 2007 Associate Professor, Wright State University ‐ Family Medicine
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1995 - 2001 Assistant Clinical Professor, Wright State University ‐ Division of Applied Psychology
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1991 - 2001 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Wright State University ‐ Medicine
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1989 - 2001 Clinical Health Psychologist, VA Healthcare System of Ohio ‐ Primary Care Line
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1995 - 1998 Private Practice, Wright State University ‐ Applied Psychology in Family Medicine
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1989 - 1991 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Wright State University ‐ Psychology
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1988 - 1989 Pre-Doctoral Internship, Veterans Affairs Medical Center ‐ Medical/Health Psychology
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1986 - 1988 Graduate Teaching Associate, The Ohio State University ‐ Psychology
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1982 - 1985 Assistant Pastor, Epiphany Lutheran Church
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Curriculum Vitae

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Education

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1989 Ph.D., The Ohio State University ‐ Counseling Psychology
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1986 M.A., The Ohio State University ‐ Counseling Psychology
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1982 M.Div, Trinity Lutheran Seminary ‐ Pastoral Ministry
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1978 B.A., Capital University ‐ Psychology
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Contact Information

Department of Family Medicine
725 University Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45435

(937) 245-7223

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