Amy Thompson
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Neonatology
- amythompson@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-9442
- BI W6033
Education
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MD, Medicine
Mercer University, 2014
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Georgia Institute of Technolog, 2009
Certifications
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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics, 2022
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IBCLC
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, 2022
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General Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics, 2017
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BLS
American Heart Association, 2010
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NRP
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 2010
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PALS
American Heart Association, 2010
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PHYSICIAN
GA Composite Medical Board, 2017
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PHY
Ga Medical Brd, 2017
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MD
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, 2014
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5001
Neonatal Sub-I/Critical Care
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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RPED 5003
Pediatrics Neonatology
Teaching Interests
I primarily engage in clinical education of medical students, NP students, pediatric residents, and neonatology fellows through clinical care of neonates in our Level IV NICU. I also provide didactic education on neonatology topics to pediatric residents and neonatology fellows.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Acid/base balance in fortified donor human milk: An experimental study., 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Displacement of Human Milk During Fortification: An Experimental Study., 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Nutrient Composition of Donor Human Milk and Comparisons to Preterm Human Milk., 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Osmolality of fortified donor human milk: An experimental study., 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Novel multinutrient human milk-based human milk fortifier promotes growth and tolerance in premature infants., 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
My primary clinical and research interests focus on neonatal nutrition, breastfeeding, and human milk. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a particular interest in breastfeeding support and human milk use in premature and medically complex infants.
