"Our methods keep us in touch with the soul of medicine and the hearts of our patients."

Dr. LeBron McBride has served as the Director of Behavioral Medicine at Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program since 2001. He believes promoting the basic concept of the family medicine philosophy, including behavioral health and a collaborative approach, will keep us in touch with the soul of medicine and the hearts of our patients.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in sociology from State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Ga.
• Master's degree of Divinity (magna cum laude) from Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Mich.
• Master's degree in public health from Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Calif.
• Doctorate in Interdivisional Program in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla.

Professional Interest

• Psychological side of medicine
• Psychological trauma
• Spirituality
• Family therapy

Honors/Awards

• Graduated with high honors in divinity
• Winner of the 2003 Director's Award
• Author of Spiritual Crisis: Surviving Trauma To the Soul, Living Faithfully with Disappointment in the Church, Family Behavioral Issues in Health and Illness.

Personal Interest

• Enjoys writing and has written several books, contributed to many textbooks, journals and magazines
• Married and the father of two children