Amber Casado
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physician Assistant
Bio
Ms. Casado is an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Department. She has practiced clinically in hospital medicine since 2018. She graduated with her Master of Physician Assistant in 2017.
Education
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MPAS, Physician Assistant
Augusta University, 2017
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, G
Augusta University, 2014
Certifications
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Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam
NCCPA, 2017
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Health Association, 2016
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Basic Life Support
American Health Association, 2014
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DEAL
Drug Enforcement, 2020
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PHA
Ga Medical Board, 2017
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ACL
AHA, 2021
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BLS
AHA, 2021
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BLS
AHA, 2019
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BLS
AHA, 2018
Awards & Honors
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Clinical Excellence APP Award
Augusta University Medical Center Hospitalist Division, 2022
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Clinical Excellence APP Award
Augusta University Medical Center Hospitalist Division, 2021
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Alpha Eta Service & Leadership Award
The Alpha Eta Society, 2017
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Outstanding Student Award
Augusta University Physician Assistant Program, 2017
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Georgia Association of Physician Assistants Student Achievement Award
Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PHAS 6027
Adult Medicine Practicum
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PHAS 6028
Adult Medicine Practicum II
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PHAS 5230
Clin Skills Integra & App II
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PHAS 5224
Gastroenterology
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PHAS 5223
Nephrology/Urology
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PHAS 6110
Research/Masters Project
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PHAS 5140
Clin Skill Integration & App I
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PHAS 5115
Physical Assessment
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PHAS 6120
Prof & Teaching Practicum
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PHAS 5340
Clin Skills Integra & App III
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PHAS 6090
Elective Clinical Practicum
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PHAS 5360
Ev Based Medicine & Med Writ
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PHAS 6035
Family Medicine Practicum
Teaching Interests
Asynchronous learning; Gastroenterology; Multi-media learning; Evidence based medicine; Physical Exam and Diagnosis
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Check, Detect, Protect: How Primary Care Providers Can Help Fight Human Papillomavirus, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among Younger Adults, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Asynchronous learning on student success; The uses of multi-media on student learning and success; Hospital medicine; Physician assistants in inpatient medicine
Department Service
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
