Dr. Ruben Martinez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ruben G. Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He serves as the Training Director for the BRIDGE Program and is an Affiliate Faculty member of the Annenberg Institute. His research focuses on leveraging equity-focused implementation methods to improve healthcare systems for youth experiencing mental health issues. Dr. Martinez provides consultation, mentorship, and training in implementation science, collaborating on federally funded projects in areas such as youth mental health, HIV prevention, and nutrition equity. His work emphasizes the development of innovative and equity-centered methods aimed at enhancing research practices and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within healthcare, education, and community systems. Dr. Martinez received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed a predoctoral internship and NIMH T32 postdoctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. He became a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island in 2025.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conducts research and teaches courses in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior.

Awards

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Implementation Research Institute Fellowship

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Brown Advocates for Social Change Equity Fellowship

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
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  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics