Bobbie Ann Adair White, often referred to as BA, has made significant contributions to the field of health professions education through her teaching, research, and publications. Her teaching enhances communication, leadership, and conflict management skills among healthcare professionals. Through her Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Interprofessional Teams course and guest lectures, she emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and teams, aiming to foster environments where empathy, effective communication, and relationship management are prioritized.
Dr. Adair White's research and publications continue to influence the development of emotionally intelligent leaders in healthcare. Her dedication to her field is driven by her passion for helping others achieve their goals, whether through direct mentorship, coaching or by contributing to the broader educational landscape.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs (Boston and Fenway).
- EdD, Educational Administration, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX
- MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
- BA, Psychology, minor in Sociology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Dr. Adair White’s interests in research include health professions education, leadership, conflict management, teams, emotional intelligence, and surgical education. Additionally, she finds value in many projects, so she often helps others achieve their research goals.
Dr. Adair White has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Adair White's publications on Google Scholar or in her CV.
Building Communication and Conflict Management Awareness in Surgical Education.
Conflict Management Education in the ICU.
Ad Hoc Teams and Telemedicine during COVID-19.
Creating a Culture of Communication in Undergraduate Medical Education.
In addition, Dr. Adair White regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
Diagnosing Conflict at the 2022 International Leadership Association(ILA): Healthcare Leadership Conference.
Perspectives on Psychological Safety in the OR: Investigating the Factors that Influence the Culture of Safety in the Operating Room at the 2022 ILA Healthcare Leadership Conference.
Raising the Bar: Strengthening Medical Student Performance through Effective Communication at the Association for Surgical Education Annual Meeting.
Self-Directed and Life-Long Learning: How Do You “Check The Box”? Roundtable Discussion at The Generalist in Medical Education Conference.
Validation of the EAST-IST Within Internal Medicine Subspecialty Fellowship Programs at the ATS International Conference.
