Steve Martino

Steve Martino, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry, was appointed chief of psychology for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in December. The VA’s Psychology Service has 49 psychologists on staff; it comprises two predoctoral training programs in West Haven and Newington; clinical and research postdoctoral training programs; and opportunities for research, education, and national service. Martino’s research interests include motivational interviewing, clinician training strategies, the science of dissemination and implementation, technology-based approaches to therapy, and curriculum evaluation.