Jason Satterfield

Jason Satterfield is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from MIT. He served as the Academy Endowed Chair for Innovation in Teaching (2018–2023) and is Director of Behavioral Medicine at UCSF. His work integrates behavioral science into medical education and primary care, with a focus on substance use disorders, tobacco cessation, chronic pain, and digital health innovations.

• University: University of California, San Francisco
• School: School of Medicine
• Department: Division of General Internal Medicine
• Academic Rank: Professor
• Email: jason.satterfield@ucsf.edu

His research interests include the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices, particularly SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment), motivational interviewing, and mobile health technologies. He is actively involved in developing digital tools such as trilingual mobile apps and AI-driven chatbots for smoking cessation and pain management, with an emphasis on serving Black/African-American, Chinese, and Latinx communities. His work bridges psychology, public health, and computer science to improve behavioral health outcomes in primary care settings.

Recent publications highlight a strong trend toward digital health interventions, implementation science, and health equity. His work spans systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and curriculum development, with a consistent focus on training healthcare providers and improving patient outcomes through scalable, technology-enhanced models. Key themes include tobacco and substance use, digital therapeutics, and bias reduction in clinical language.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• Academy of Medical Educators Endowed Chair for Innovation in Teaching (2018–2023)
• Crede Award for Outstanding Clinical Research (2018–2019)
• Book of Merit Award, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (2011)
• UCSF Academy of Medical Educators Appointment (2004)

Satterfield leads multiple federally funded research projects as Principal Investigator, including grants from SAMHSA and NIH focused on substance use treatment, pain management, and digital health tools. He mentors faculty in research, career development, and educational projects. His collaborative work spans interprofessional teams and includes training curricula for medical residents and health professionals. He is also involved in national initiatives to improve behavioral science integration in medical education and clinical practice.

He leads a research group developing a trilingual mobile app and telehealth coaching program for pain and smoking cessation, and collaborates with computer scientists on AI-driven chatbots for motivational interviewing. His lab emphasizes innovation in behavioral health delivery and health equity.