Amanda Behr
Department Chair
Amanda Behr
Department Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Medical Illustration
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Amanda Y. Behr, PhD, MA, CCA, CMI, FAMI, is a board-certified Medical Illustrator and Certified Clinical Anaplastologist who serves the Department of Medical Illustration as Chair and Professor.
- ABEHR@augusta.edu
- (706) 446-5427
- CJ 1102
Education
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Ph.D., Health Services/Allied Health/ Augusta University, 2024
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MA, Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools, 2004
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BFA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies University of Georgia, 2002
Certifications
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Certified Medical Illustrator Board for Certification in Medical Illustration, 2005
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Certified Clinical Anaplastologist Board for Certification of Clinical Anaplastology, 2014
Awards & Honors
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Da Vinci Award for Exemplary Case Results International Anaplastology Association, 2021
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Award for Significant Contributions to Augusta University’s COVID-19 Response Augusta University Research Institute, 2020
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Maurice Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Poster, First Place, Partnership between Medical Education and Medical Illustration Programs. Innovations in Medical Education Conference, 2019
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Award of Excellence, Animation – Didactic Association of Medical Illustrators, 2018
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Award of Excellence, Animation – Didactic, Specimen Collection Association of Medical Illustrators, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MILL 8021
Bus. & Res. Mgmt. II
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MILL 6671
Electronic Media II
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MILL 8200
Independent Study
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MILL 9211
Investigation of a Problem II
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MILL 9250
Master's Project
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MILL 6651
Med Illust Tech 1B
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BIOM 8012
Scientific Communications
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MILL 6780
Surgical Techniques
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MILL 8020
Bus. & Res. Mgmt. I
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PHAS 5133
EENT: Ophthalmology and Otolaryngolo
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MILL 6670
Electronic Media I
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MILL 9210
Invest of a Problem
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MILL 7661
Med Illust Tech IIB
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MILL 6650
Med Illustration Tec IA
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MILL 7660
Med Illust Tech IIA
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MILL 7670
Multimedia I
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MILL 7650
Surg Observ Sketching I
Teaching Interests
• Medical Illustration
• Visuals for patient education
• 3D Modeling and Animation
• Design and print production
• Traditional illustration media
• Medical sculpture
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Mechanistic Insights Into Redox Damage of the Podocyte in Hypertension, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - A comprehensive mixed-methods analysis of women's cardiovascular health needs in Georgia, United States, 2025
Journal Article, Professional Journal - The Imaginative Work of Steven J. Harrison A Tribute to Our Friend and Colleague, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Spring Fest 2022, North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center, 2022
Art - Exhibition, Competitive - WestoBoutique, 2021
Art - Exhibition, Invitational
Research Interests
The integration of 3D printing and 3D scanning technologies in medicine:
• Use of DICOM data and 3D printing to create custom surgical implants and custom medical models for surgical planning and education.
• Use of 3D Design, 3D scanning and 3D printing in Anaplastology and other medical specialties such as OT and PT or education and patient treatment.
• Use of Serious Games and simulation for medical education.
• Role of Anaplastologist in facial or limb transplant teams.
• Visual standards for patient education materials.
Professional Service
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Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology 2024 - 2026
Role: Prepare/Grade Certification Exams
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Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology 2021 - 2025
Role: Officer, Treasurer