Christina Bancroft
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
Bio
Dr. Christina Bancroft is a pediatric psychologist specializing in integrated primary care and comprehensive assessment, committed to advancing accessible, evidence-based behavioral healthcare and providing precise diagnostic impressions with clear, actionable treatment recommendations.
- cbancroft@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-7940
- BG 2025
Education
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Ph.D., Counseling Psychology
University of North Dakota, 2020
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MED, Counseling Psychology
William and Mary, 2014
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BA, Psychology, General
University of South Florida, 2012
Certifications
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AUTHORITY TO PRACTICE INTERJURISDICTIONAL TELEPSYCHOLOGY AUTHORIZATION
PSYPACT Commission, 2023
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National Registered Health Service Psychologist
National Register of Health Service Psychologists , 2023
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Licensed Psychologist
Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 2021
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PSYC
GA Secretary of State, 2021
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Licensed Professional Counselor
State of Georgia omposite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, 2020
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Licensed Professional Counselor
North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 2016
Awards & Honors
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Supervisor of the Year
Department of Psychiatry & Health Behavior, AU/MCG, 2025
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Health Service Psychologist Award, $50,000
Health Resources and Services Administration, Health Workforce for Scholars and Clinicians, National Health Service Corps, 2024
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Outstanding Research Paper Award for the Psychology Internship Class of 2020
AU Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, 2020
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Behavioral Health Workforce Education Training Program
Department of Health and Human Services, 2018
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Gale and Virginia Satrom Scholarship
University of North Dakota School of Graduate Studies, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Dr. Bancroft's teaching interests center on preparing future physicians and psychologists to deliver developmentally informed, evidence-based behavioral healthcare. She is particularly committed to curriculum development and clinical skills training in integrated primary care, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, and pediatric mental health. She emphasizes practical, relationship-centered approaches that promote competence, confidence, and collaboration across disciplines.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Sub-Specialty Externship Elective Pediatric Enhanced Primary Care "PEPC" Curriculum, 2025
Written Case with Instructional Material
- Child Mental Health Treatment Access and Retention in Integrated Primary Care and Traditional Outpatient Services, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Doctoral Psychology Internship Supervision Contract, 2024
Written Case with Instructional Material
- Treating ADHD, 2022
Written Case with Instructional Material
- Anxiety, 2022
Written Case with Instructional Material
Research Interests
Dr. Bancroft's clinical and research interests focus on improving behavioral health access, care delivery, and patient outcomes within pediatric and developmental–behavioral settings. She is especially invested in integrated primary care models, early childhood mental health, and examining system-level influences on healthcare access for vulnerable pediatric populations. Clinically, she specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations and evidence-based assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions, with an emphasis on translating findings into practical, interdisciplinary care solutions.
Department Service
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First Year Faculty Guide, Pediatrics New Faculty Launch Program
2025 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Core Faculty for Pediatric Residency Program
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Connected Conversations for Pediatrics Staff
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Associate Director of the Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship
2024 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Postdoctoral Fellow Feedback
2023 - Present
University Service
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Doctoral Psychology Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship Supervisor Consultation Group
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Health Psychologist Consultation Group
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Society of Pediatric Psychology
2025 - 2025
Role: Mentor
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Augusta Area Psychological Association
2022 - 2024
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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