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Matthew Nicholson

Assistant Professor

Matthew Nicholson

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine

Bio

Matthew Nicholson, MD, FACE is faculty in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. He is triple-board certified in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics.

  • (706) 721-2131
  • (706) 721-6892
  • HB 5025

Education

  • MD, Medicine Augusta University, 2009

  • BS, Mathematics, General University of Georgia, 2005

Certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017

  • Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014

  • Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics, 2013

  • Step 3 USMLE, 2010

  • SC State Permanent Medical Board License, 2010

  • DEA, 2009

  • Step 2 CS USMLE, 2008

  • Step 2 CK USMLE, 2008

  • Step 1 USMLE, 2007

  • PHY GA Comp Med Brd, 2018

  • Physician Georgia Composite State Medical Board, 2018

  • PHY GA Comp Med Brd, 2014

Awards & Honors

  • 4.9-Star Top Performer Augusta University, 2023

  • 1st Place Poster Presentation South Carolina Chapter of the AAP, 2012

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • RMEN 5000

    Metabolic Endocrine Disease

  • GMED 5039

    Endocrinology Externship

Teaching Interests

Diabetes education

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • The Role of Branched Chain Ketoacid Dehydrogenase Kinase (BCKDK) in Skeletal Muscle Biology and Pathogenesis, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Tiny Tummy, Tremendous Triglycerides: A Pediatric Case of Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Endogenous estradiol contributes to vascular endothelial dysfunction in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Diabetes Mellitus

Department Service

  • Charlie Norwood VA 2021 - Present

    Role: Other

College Service

  • Diabetes Interest Group 2023 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor

  • Med-Peds Interest Group 2022 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor

University Service

  • Augusta University Faculty Senate 2024 - Present

    Role: University Senate Service

  • Admissions Committee Interviewer for 2024 matriculation 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • ABIM LKA Question Writer 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

  • Georgia Society of Endocrinology - Board of Directors 2023 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Public Service

  • Camp Kudzu 2004 - 2008

    Role: Other