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Jedidiah Ballard

Associate Professor

Jedidiah Ballard

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine

  • (706) 721-5592
  • (706) 721-9081
  • AF 1016

Education

  • DO, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy Des Moines University - Osteop, 2010

  • BS, Sports and Exercise University of Northern Colorad, 2005

Certifications

  • Diver and Clinical Hyperbaric Medical Team 2021

  • Federal Top Secret Security Clearance FBI, 2013

  • PHY GA Composite Medical Brd, 2015

Awards & Honors

  • Arnold P Gold Humanitarian in Medicine Award 2020

  • American Ninja Warrior Television Show- Tacoma, WA 2019 Participant 2019

  • 3rd/3500 participants- 2017 New York City Rugged Maniac, 5k obstacle race 2017

  • Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Alumni Achievement Award 2017

  • Winner of Men’s Health Magazine Ultimate Guy Contest 2016

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • EMED 5011

    EMED Clkshp for Military Appli

  • REMD 5000

    Emergency Medicine

  • EMED 5001

    Emergency Medicine Clkship

  • MEDI 6150

    MCG YOU+

  • MEDI 6620

    PCL - Enrichment Spring

  • MEDI 6610

    PCL - Enrichment Fall

Teaching Interests

Ultrasound - Tactical - Academics - Wilderness

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Ketamine in the ER, 2022
    Journal Article, Public or Trade Journal
  • “Docs Share Wellness Tips”, 2020
    Magazine/Trade Publication
  • “Being a Doctor with Tattoos” , 2019
    Magazine/Trade Publication
  • “How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning”, 2019
    Magazine/Trade Publication
  • “How You Can Save a Victim of a Gunshot Wound”, 2019
    Magazine/Trade Publication

Department Service

  • Tactical Residency Selective 2016 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor

  • Ultrasound integration into medical education in Panama 2018 - 2018

    Role: Other

University Service

  • Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs 2017 - Present

    Role: Other

Public Service

  • Boys and Girls Club of CSRA 2022 - Present

    Role: Other

  • North Augusta High School 2017 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Hugh O'brain Youth Leadership 2017 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Boys and Girls Club of CSRA 2017 - Present

    Role: Guest Speaker

  • Boys and Girls Club of CSRA 2017 - Present

    Role: Workshop Organizer