October 06, 2021
Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine
Vision
The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine will transform behavioral and person centered science and scholarship in 21st century medical education - facilitating improvements in the health and well-being of individuals, their communities, and especially the underserved.
Mission
The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine investigates and emphasizes the influence of individual, interpersonal, and community factors on health, in the context of behavior, social, and societal forces. Our work integrates community partnership with principles and methods from the behavioral and social sciences and bioethics to promote health, especially for the underserved. This is demonstrated through:
Practice based teaching and training in bioethical and biopsychosocial aspects of health.
Conducting cutting edge interdisciplinary research and scholarship that generates knowledge leading to improvements in interventions, healthcare practice, and health outcomes.
Service activities that support and advance our professions and improve health for individuals and communities.
Spotlight
$6.5 Million HIV study awarded to the Center for Translational Behavioral Science
A five-year grant, awarded by NIH’s National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, will fund research designed to reduce the spread of HIV among young adults.
Sutin co-investigator on a $2.25 million NIH grant
Professor Angela Sutin, Ph.D. is part of a multidisciplinary collaboration on a recently awarded $2.25 million NIH grant. The Principal Investigator is Assistant Professor of…
The Apalachee Center, FSU partner on Mood and Anxiety Center of Excellence
The FSU Behavioral Health at Apalachee Center clinic is the first of its kind in the state and helps provide mental health services to anyone in the community.
Center for Translational Behavioral Science Director to lead NIH Grant on Racial Inequities in health care
FSU College of Medicine Distinguished Endowed Professor Sylvie Naar is principal investigator for the five-year grant, along with Assistant Vice President for Research and…
Dr. Flynn selected as Chair for the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine
Heather Flynn, Ph.D. Professor for the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine has been selected as Chair effective September 1, 2021.
Dementia Caregiving and COVID-19: Moving Forward
Free Facebook Live Workshop, Thursday August 26, 2021 at 7PM Est.
BSSM Launches Community Rounds
Dr. Heather Flynn, Interim Chair of the Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine (BSSM) department at the FSU College of Medicine announced the inaugural Community Rounds event…
Gabriel named to editorial board
Joseph Gabriel, Ph.D., was recently appointed to the editorial board of the Bulletin of the History of Medicine beginning in January, 2022. It is a leading journal in its…
Dr. Flynn elected president of ISIPT
Dr. Heather Flynn, professor and interim chair of the the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine is president-elect for the International Society of…
Event: Adult day services for Floridians with dementia and their family caregivers: What to know and ask
Hear a panel discussion on this topic during a free Facebook Live event, Thursday, April 8th from 7-8:15 PM/EST.
Heather Flynn, PhD named Interim Chair of department
With the new year, the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine (BSSM) welcomes Dr. Heather Flynn, PhD in her new role as Interim Chair.