Chad Ray
Interim Section Chief
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bio
Dr. Ray joined the Obstetrics and Gynecology faculty in 2006. After undergraduate education at the College of Charleston, he graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. He practiced retail pharmacy in Aiken, South Carolina and hospital pharmacy at the MUSC Children's Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina before returning to medical school. He graduated from the MUSC College of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Ray is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program where he was Administrative Chief Resident. Dr. Ray is the Residency Program Director for the department. His interests include maternal mortality, global women's health initiatives, and workforce solutions for women's health.
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Education
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MD, Medicine
Medical University of South Ca, 2002
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BS, Pharmacy
Medical University of South Ca, 1997
Certifications
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Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diplomate
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009
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Medicine and Surgery, Georgia
Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners, 2004
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Registered Pharmacist
South Carolina Department of LLR, 1997
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PHY
GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 2004
Awards & Honors
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Top Doctor Obstetrics & Gynecology
Castle-Connelly, 2022
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Top Doctor Obstetrics & Gynecology
Castle-Connelly, 2021
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2020 Best Doctors: Augusta Magazine
Best Doctors, Inc., 2020
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Top Doctor Obstetrics & Gynecology
Castle-Connelly, 2020
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Jeffrey Blalock Memorial Service Award
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OBGN 5000
Basic Clkshp OBGYN
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OBGN 5008
Benign Gynecology Extn.
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OBGN 5009
OB/GYN Sub-I
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ROBG 5000
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Assessing the Utility of the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Proficiency Curriculum in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents., 2013
- The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery: A Validated Curriculum to Teach Laparoscopic Skills and Knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents., 2013
- Antenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of extremely giant fetal cervicopharyngeal teratoma resulting in impossible fetal intubation: A case report, 2009
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Infantile scimitar syndrome complicating pregnancy, 2009
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Lemierre’s syndrome complicating pregnancy, 2007
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Women's health advocacy, global women's health
Department Service
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Interim Division Director, General OBGYN
2018 - Present
Role: Other
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Director, GA Center for Obstetrics Re-Entry Progam
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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Residency Simulation Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Departmental Executive Committee
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Residency Program Director, OBGYN
2011 - Present
Role: Other
University Service
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Associate Dean for Primary Care and Community Engagement
2021 - Present
Role: Administrative Assignment, Associate Dean
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Medical College of Georgia Student Promotions Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Augusta University Faculty Senate, Senator
2016 - 2018
Role: University Senate Service
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Augusta University Medical Center Medical Executive Committee
2014 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Health, Inc. Information Technology Task Force
2008 - 2009
Role: Task Force Member
Professional Service
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AU Health Patient Flow Steering Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Columbia County Hospital Steering Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Perinatal Quality Council, Director
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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GA DPH Maternal Mortality Project ECHO
2019 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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GA Department of Public Health, Maternal Levels of Care
2018 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
