JR Barrett

Associate Professor

JR Barrett

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine

Bio

An Augusta native, Dr. Barrett attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience prior to the Medical College of Georgia for his M.D. He went on to complete an Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Barrett currently lives in Evans, GA with his wife and two children.

  • JOBARRETT@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-4467
  • AF 2039

Education

  • MD, Medicine Augusta University, 2013

  • BA, Neuroscience Johns Hopkins University, 2009

Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support American Heart Association, 2025

  • Basic Life Support American Heart Association, 2025

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association, 2025

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support American College of Surgeon, 2013

  • Diplomate, American Board of Emergency Medicine American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2018

  • PHY GA Composite Medical BRD, 2025

  • PHY GA Composite Medical BRD, 2017

Awards & Honors

  • MCG Exemplary Teaching Award 2022-2023 in Undergraduate Medical Education Medical College of Georgia, 2024

  • MCG Exemplary Teaching Award 2021-2022 in Undergraduate Medical Education Medical College of Georgia, 2022

  • 2021 Faculty Educator Award Emergency Medicine Residency, Medical College of Georgia, 2021

  • Exemplary Teaching Award 2019-2020, Graduate Medical Education Medical College of Georgia, 2021

  • Exemplary Teaching Award 2019-2020, Undergraduate Medical Education Medical College of Georgia, 2021

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • REMD 5000

    Emergency Medicine
  • EMED 5001

    Emergency Medicine Clkship
  • MEDI 6110

    Patient Centered Learning 1
  • MEDI 6310

    Patient Centered Learning 3
  • MEDI 6610

    PCL - Enrichment Fall
  • MEDI 6210

    Patient Centered Learning 2

Teaching Interests

Feedback methods, simulation, bedside teaching

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Focused Critical Care Billing Education and Feedback as Part of the Emergency Medicine Residency Curriculum Is Effective., 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • How Accurate are Different Combinations of Pulse Oximetry Sensors and Calibration Curves? A Prospective, Observational Study in Emergency Department Patients with a Range of Skin Pigmentation., 2024
    Abstract
  • Delayed-Onset Facial Nerve Palsy Following Post-Auricular Gunshot Wound: A Case Report., 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Beyond PowerPoint presentations: utilizing non-traditional methods of education., 2023
    Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
  • Evaluating perspectives on well-being and burnout among emergency medicine program leaders., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Medical education innovations, documentation and billing efficiency, pulse oximetry topics, wellness and burnout in Emergency Medicine.

Department Service

  • Emergency Medicine Lecture Evaluation Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia 2020 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Emergency Medicine Wellness Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

College Service

  • 3+ GME Advisor, Medical College of Georgia 2020 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor
  • Program Evaluation and Accreditation Subcommittee(PEAS 2020 - Present

    Role: Committee Member
  • Medical Student Advising and Mentorship, Medical College of Georgia 2019 - Present

    Role: Mentor
  • Medical College of Georgia Admissions Committee 2019 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member
  • Faculty Advisor, SAFE(Scrubs addressing the Firearm Academic), Medical College of Georgia 2020 - 2021

    Role: Faculty Advisor

University Service

  • Emergency Medicine Resident Wellness Committee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2017

    Role: Committee Chair
  • ALIEM Wellness Think Tank, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2016 - 2017

    Role: Other
  • Graduate Medical Education Committee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2016 - 2017

    Role: Other
  • Medical Student Education Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2013 - 2017

    Role: Committee Member
  • Resident Mentor Program for Medical Students, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2013 - 2017

    Role: Mentor

Professional Service

  • American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) - 2022

    Role: Reviewer