Julie Dahl-Smith
Vice Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine
Bio
Dr. Julie Dahl-Smith, DO is the Professor and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University (AU). She is a graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, a rural medical school with a focus on primary care. She completed her Family Medicine residency in the DFCM at at MCG/AU. She is board certified with the American Board of Family Medicine (2002), the American Board of Osteopathic Medicine (2004), the American Board of Medical Acupuncture and the American Board of Integrative Medicine. She became a fellow of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine September 2024. She has been actively involved in teaching students, residents, and fellows in a variety of clinical and educational settings for more than 20 years. She has held positions over her career such as Osteopathic Program Director, Osteopathic Designated Institutional officer, Residency Director and more recently DFCM Vice Chair of Education and Primary Care Rural Health Fellowship Director. Dr. Dahl-Smith believe primary care needs to be promoted at the state and national level so has belonged to the GAFP and AAFP since her residency. She is currently the Chair of the Residency and Student Committee and sits on the GAFP board.
Education
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DO, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
West Virginia School of Osteop, 1999
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BA, Psychology, General
Augusta State University, 1991
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AS, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Emory University, 1988
Certifications
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Medical Acupuncture Board certification
American Board of Medical Acupuncture, 2008
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Osteopathic Board Certification in Osteopathic and Family Medicine
American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians, 2004
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Board Certification in Integrative Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties, 2004
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PHY
GA Board of Medical Examiners, 2000
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Board Certification in Family Medicine
American Board of Family Physicians, 2002
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DEA
US Dept of Justice, 2015
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DEAL
US Dept of Justice, 2015
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Undergraduate Teaching Award
MCG School of Medicine, 2024
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Exemplary Undergraduate Teaching Award.
MCG School of Medicine, 2023
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Family Physician Educator of the Year
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, 2020
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Exemplary Undergraduate Teaching Award
MCG School of Medicine, 2018
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Thomas Sappington Award
MCG/Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2017
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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FMPC 5000
Basic Clkshp Family Med
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FMPC 5019
Family Medicine Procedures
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RFAP 5000
Family Practice
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MEDI 6130
Musculoskeletal/Skin
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MEDI 6110
Patient Centered Learning 1
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MEDI 6310
Patient Centered Learning 3
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MEDI 6220
Cardiopulmonary/Heme
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MEDI 6240
GI/GU/Endocrine
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MEDI 6210
Patient Centered Learning 2
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MEDI 6510
PCL Adv Clerkship
Teaching Interests
Osteopathic, integrative, acupuncture, women's health and rural medicine.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Exploring Family Medicine Residents' Experiences Teaching Medical Students., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Status and Preparedness to Assess Resident Milestones: A CERA Study., 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- An osteopathic approach to reduction of readmissions for neonatal jaundice, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Manipulative techniques for relieving muscle spasms, 2004
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The current state of colonoscopy training in family medicine residency programs, 2004
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Primary care, acupuncture, osteopathic and integrative medicine.
University Service
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Medical College of Georgia Faculty Senate Executive Committee President
2021 - 2023
Role: University Senate Service
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Vice President Medical College of Georgia Faculty Senate Executive Committee
2019 - 2021
Role: Other
Professional Service
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Georgia Academy of Family Medicine
2023 - 2025
Role: Other
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Georgia Academy of Family Medicine
2014 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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Georgia Academy of Family Medicine
2013 - 2025
Role: Board of Directors of a Company
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Georgia Academy of Family Medicine
2013 - 2014
Role: Other
Public Service
