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Bruce Berger, PhD
Bruce Berger, Emeritus Professor at Auburn University, authored "Motivational Interviewing for Health Care Professionals: A Sensible Approach." He's dedicated to improving patients’ adherence to treatment, teaching motivational interviewing for 30+ years. With William A. Villaume, Bruce developed comMIt (Comprehensive Motivational Interviewing Training) for healthcare professionals. A pharmacist turned health psychologist, his research focuses on behavior change, treatment adherence, and leadership, with over 900 papers and $3.5 million in research funding.