Robert Rohrbaugh

Dr. Robert Rohrbaugh is a Professor of Psychiatry and holds leadership roles as Deputy Dean for Professionalism and Leadership, and Associate Dean for Global Health Education at Yale School of Medicine. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College (BA Biology, 1978) and Yale School of Medicine (MD, 1982), completing residency and geriatric psychiatry fellowship at Yale. His career focuses on integrating education, clinical practice, and global health initiatives. He developed the VA-CT Psychiatry Primary Care Clinic and Geropsychiatry service, and led residency programs emphasizing social justice and health equity. Dr. Rohrbaugh co-founded the Bellagio Global Health Education Initiative to improve global health education across income levels. His current role focuses on fostering professionalism, leadership, and well-being in the medical community.

Education

• BA Biology, Franklin and Marshall College (1978)
• MD, Yale University School of Medicine (1982)
• Residency in Psychiatry, Yale University (1986)
• Fellowship in Geropsychiatry, Yale University (1988)
• NIMH Fellowship in Clinical Research, Yale University (1988)

Research Interests include global health education models, medical professionalism, competency-based residency training, structural competence in psychiatry, and geriatric mental health services.

Professional Contributions include over 20 peer-reviewed publications, leadership in VA mental health programs, and co-chairing the Bellagio Initiative. His awards reflect excellence in teaching and residency program development.

Labs/Teams affiliated include the Yale Global Mental Health Program and the Office of Academic & Professional Development.