William Robiner

William Robiner, PhD, LP is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School, specializing in Health Psychology within academic health centers. His research focuses on psychologists' roles in medical settings, interprofessional collaboration, workplace violence against healthcare professionals, and medication adherence in transplant patients.

Dr. Robiner's research interests span several critical areas in health psychology and academic medicine. His work examines the integration of psychologists into healthcare teams, leadership development for mental health professionals, and the analysis of violence against healthcare workers using National Violent Death Reporting System data. He has extensively studied medication adherence patterns in renal transplant patients and other chronic conditions, bridging psychological science with clinical outcomes.

His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong focus on contemporary issues including pandemic impacts on psychologists' well-being, leadership development programs for psychologists in academic medicine, and comprehensive analyses of homicide and suicide data among healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines. This research demonstrates his commitment to understanding and improving the workplace environment for healthcare providers while enhancing patient care through psychological interventions.

Dr. Robiner has made significant contributions to understanding the role of psychologists in academic health centers, with publications dating back to the 1990s examining workforce issues, professional development, and the integration of psychology into medical settings. His work on interprofessional education and collaboration has helped shape training programs for future healthcare providers.