Rebecca Volino Robinson, Ph.D.
Graduate School: University of Alaska Anchorage
Doctoral Internship: Alaska Family Medicine Residency/Providence Family Medicine Center
Postdoctoral Training: Refugee Mental Health and Trauma Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage
Medical Interests: Behavioral science, mind-body medicine, evidence-based psychotherapy, psychological trauma treatment, healthy aging, program development, and process improvement.
Personal Interests: People, culture, travel, music, yoga, and biomechanics.
What is the best thing about teaching at AKFMR? The opportunity to weave behavioral science into the fabric of family medicine practice and to help inspire new physicians to view and treat humans through a holistic lens.
How did you end up in Alaska? In 2002, I drove to Alaska with two friends, three dogs, and a hundred dollars. Alaska captured my heart, and two decades later, I am still here.