Robert Gee, PhD

Dr. Robert Gee is a seasoned behavioral health professional and medical educator with over 25 years of experience spanning clinical counseling, academic leadership, medical education, and public health. He currently serves as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Professor of Clinical Foundations – Behavioral Sciences at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), where he provides strategic leadership in clinical student support, wellness programming, and behavioral intervention efforts across the medical education continuum.

Dr. Gee holds a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education in Counselor Education and Community Counseling from Texas Tech University, where he also earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. His training includes fellowships in Neuropsychiatry and with the NIH/NIDA’s National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and previously held certifications as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and National Certified Addiction Counselor.

Throughout his career, Dr. Gee has held a variety of academic and administrative positions, including Assistant Clinical Professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Assistant Professor in Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. At RUSM, he has served as Chair of the Faculty Senate, Director of the Counseling Center, and Associate Director of Admissions. He has also led initiatives in medical humanities, clinical interviewing, and wellness curriculum development.

Nationally recognized for his scholarship and thought leadership, Dr. Gee has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to clinical education modules, and presented at major conferences in medical education, behavioral health, and student affairs. His research focuses on co-occurring disorders, behavioral health integration in primary care, student wellness, and medical education innovation. He has been the recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the Ron Taylor Award and RUSM’s Most Inspiring Professor.

Dr. Gee’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing the wellbeing and academic success of future physicians through integrative, inclusive, and student-centered approaches.