Lara Stepleman
Asc Dean Fac Affairs & Success
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
Other Duties
Assoc. Dean, Faculty Success & Inclusive Excell., Medical College of Georgia
Bio
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Success, Medical College of Georgia
Chief and Professor of Psychology, Dept. of Psychology and Health Behavior, MCG
- LSTEPLEM@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-7969
- (706) 721-1793
- EG 2020
Education
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Ph.D., Educational Psychology
University of Illinois at Urba, 2001
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MS, Educational Psychology
University of Illinois at Urba, 1995
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BA, Psychology, General
University of South Florida, 1992
Certifications
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Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC)
Group on Educational Affairs, Association of American Medical Colleges , 2011
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GA Licensed Psychologist PSYC #2576
Georgia Secretary of State, 2002
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PSYC
Georgia Secretary of State, 2002
Awards & Honors
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Diversity and Inclusion Award for Inclusive Excellence
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Augusta University, 2016
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Service Award
AU Employee Advisory Council , 2016
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Health Initiative Healing Angel Award
Health Initiative, 2015
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“Caught in the Act” Diversity Award
Georgia Regents University, 2015
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AMSA/GLMA LGBT Award
AMSA/GLAMA, 2015
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Supervision of Psychology Interns and fellows, Sexual Health, Chronic Illness, HIV, and workshops related to faculty success.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Dismantling barriers in professional psychology: Supporting formerly justice-involved students and trainees., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A Faculty-Centered Career Consultation Service in an Academic Health Sciences Center: Five Years of Presenting Problems, Demographics, and Recommendations, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Peer mentoring to support career advancement among underrepresented minority faculty in the programs to increase diversity among individuals engaged in health-related research (PRIDE), 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Differences in Health Care Access, Utilization, and Experiences Among LGBTQ+ Subgroups in the Southern United States., 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Spirituality, self-compassion, and anxiety among sexual minority men: a longitudinal mediation analysis. , 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
HIV, Chronic medical illness and mental health intersections, underserved populations & access to mental health care, faculty success program innovations and outcomes
College Service
Professional Service
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AIDS Care: Psychology, Health &
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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DREAM Collection, MedEdPORTAL
2015 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
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European Review of Applied
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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International Journal of MS Care
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
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Journal of American College Health
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
