Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine
The 40th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine September 18-21, 2019
First held in 1980, The Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine has served to stimulate the advancement of behavioral science in family medicine for 40 consecutive years. At the core of The Forum’s success are three objectives: promote professional networking, provide high quality professional development opportunities, and advance the integration of behavioral science in family medicine training.
The Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin has sponsored The Forum since 1999, and The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine has recognized and endorsed the conference since 1981.
"The Evidence, the Art, the Outcomes"
40th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine brochure (PDF)
Doubletree by Hilton Chicago – Magnificent Mile
300 E. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL
Target Audience
Physicians, behavioral scientists/coordinators and allied health professionals in family medicine education.
Call for Proposals
- Submission website to open January 2, 2019
- Call Closes Tuesday, February 19, 2019
- 40th Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine Submission Website
- Submission Guidelines (PDF)
Plenary Information

Sandra Burge, PhD
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
Thursday, September 19: "Act Scholarly! Embrace Your Inner Behavioral Scientist"

Dennis J. Butler, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Friday, September 20: "Forty Years: The Changing Psychology of Being a Behavioral Science Educator"

Colleen Fogarty, MD, MSc
University of Rochester Medical Center
Saturday, September 21: "Connecting is Job Number One: Using Kindness, Compassion, and Connection to Help Healers Learn"
FAQs
Contact Us
Julie Rickert, PsyD, Program Chairjrickert@mcw.edu
Mary Ellen Radjenovich, Conference Coordinator
(414) 955-8189 or meradjen@mcw.edu The FORUM is sponsored by The Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Family and Community Medicine in association with The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.