Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
University Of Toledo, 2000
MA, Clinical Psychology
University Of Toledo, 1997
BA, Psychology, General
Wesleyan College, 1995
Certifications
Psychologist Full, Unrestricted Licensure
State of Georgia, 2001
PSYC
GA Professional Licensing, 2001
Awards & Honors
Exemplary Teaching Award for Problem-Based Learning
Medical College of Georgia, 2015
MCG Exemplary Teaching Award for Problem-Based Learning
Medical College of Georgia, 2015
Medical Education Research Certificate
Medical College of Georgia, 2010
School of Medicine Academy of Medical Educators (Steering committee member 2008-present; Chair 2011-2013 [Elected position])
Medical College of Georgia, 2008
Outstanding Service, Academic Council
Medical College of Georgia, 2006
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
GMED 5000
Basic Clerkship GMED
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
A primary care guide to bipolar depression treatment. The Journal of Family Practice. , 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University., 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Medical Student Bipolar versus Unipolar Depression Questionnaire. , 2020 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Pass/Fail Grading in Medical School and Impact on Residency Placement. , 2019 Journal Article, Academic Journal
The Differences in Academic Performance Between a Pass/Fail and Tiered Grading System. , 2018 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Institutional Effectiveness Leadership Team
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Member
SACS Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Executive Committee
2009 - Present
Role: Other
One45 Oversight Committee
2006 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
Professional Service
RIME Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
2011 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Education Discovery Institute Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University Small Grants Program
2010 - Present
Western Journal of Nursing Research
2010 - Present
Role: Reviewer
School of Medicine Academy of Medical Educators
2008 - Present
Role: Other
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA) Research in Medical Education (RIME) Research Awards
2006 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
Lydia Project
2004
Role: Other
Greenbrier High School; Mentor for student honors thesis
2003
Role: Other
Mental Health Association of Augusta; National Depression Screening Day
2001
Role: Other
Mental Health Association of Augusta; National Anxiety Screening Day
2000