Becky Abell
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine
Bio
Grew up in South Carolina, obtained her MD from MUSC, served in the US Army, returned back to academics to complete an EMS fellowship, and works now in Augusta GA. Mother to two children ages 24 and 17.
Education
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MD, Medicine
Medical University of South Ca, 2007
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Coastal Carolina University, 2003
Certifications
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Stop The Bleed Instructor
American College of Surgeons, 2018
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Emergency Vehicle Operating Course
Department of Transportation, 2016
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Wilderness EMS Medical Director
WMS, 2014
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Wilderness First Responder
WMS, 2014
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor
2014
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Wilderness Medicine Instructor Certification
WMS, 2011
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Outworld Medical Rescue Services Wilderness Medicine Instructor
WMS, 2011
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
2010
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
2010
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
2007
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Diplomat of the American Board of Emergency Medicine
American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2011
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PHY
Georgia Composite Medical Brd, 2013
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Advanced Wilderness Life Support
Wilderness Medicine Society, 2015
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
2011
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor
2011
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Jungle Survival Course completion and certification
WMS, 2009
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
2010
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Wilderness Expedition Medicine for Professionals
WMS, 2009
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PCR in Vector Surveillance Certification
2009
Awards & Honors
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GCEP Fellowship
GCEP, 2019
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Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
ACEP, 2017
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Commendation from the Governor
2017
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Senate Resolution 389
Georgia Senate, 2017
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Army Commendation Medal
Army, 2014
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Mobile Integrated Health
EMS
Mass Sheltering and Disaster Response
Rural Medicine
Wilderness Medicine
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Epinephrine Administration: Scope of Practice Change for Emergency Medical Technicians in Augusta, Georgia, 2018
Material Regarding New Courses/Curricula
- Epinephrine Administration: Scope of Practice Change for Emergency Medical Technicians in Georgia, 2018
Other
- Rapid Sequence Intubation by HEMS Paramedics in Georgia, 2018
Other
- A Pilot Study to Assess the Accuracy of Portable Ultrasonography to Diagnose Acute Fractures by Emergency Medical Residents in the Emergency Department. , 2010
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A Procedure for Soft Tissue Foreign Body Removal under Real-Time Ultrasound Guidance, 2007
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Mass Sheltering during hurricaine disaster response
Mobile Integrated Health
Check and inject Epinephrine use by EMT's
Disaster Response
Operational Medicine
Department Service
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515
2021 - Present
Role: Other
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AirCare
2021 - Present
Role: Other
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Grovetown Department of Public Safety
2021 - Present
Role: Other
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EMSMDAC
2016 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Region 6 EMS Council
2016 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
University Service
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Regin G Coalition (Regional Coordinating Hospitals)
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Hospital Emergency Preparedness Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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Vigilant National Guard
2017 - 2017
Role: Administrative Assignment, Other
Professional Service
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GCEP
2019 - Present
Role: Other
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Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Advisory Council
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Trauma Designation/ACS Hospital credentialing committee
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Cardiac Kitchen Cabinet
2018 - Present
Role: Member
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Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Advisory Council
2016 - 2018
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Public Service
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Commissioners Breakfast
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Hurricaine Irma Shelter
2017 - 2017
Role: Other
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Hurricaine Matthew Shelter
2016 - 2016
Role: Other
