Christopher Watson
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Bio
Christopher M. Watson, MD, MPH, FAAP, FCCM is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, a pediatric intensivist at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the Medical College of Georgia.
- CHWATSON@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-4402
- (706) 721-7872
- BP M120
Education
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MPH, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
Johns Hopkins University, 2009
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MD, Medicine
Georgetown University, 2003
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Georgetown University, 1999
Certifications
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PHY
GA Composite Medical Brd, 2016
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Physician License
Georgia Composite Medical Board, 2016
Awards & Honors
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Educator of the Year
Medical College of Georgia, 2024
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Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
MCG Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2024
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Gold Humanism Honor Society
Medical College of Georgia, 2023
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Fellowship in the American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM)
Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2020
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Presidential Citation
Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6100
Orientation to Medicine
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PEDS 5018
Pediatric Critical Care
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RPED 5004
Pediatrics Critical Care
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
Teaching Interests
Dr. Watson enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows in the pediatric ICU with a focus on clinical reasoning and management skills in the critical care setting. He also advises medical students throughout their medical school journey.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Chapter 35: Mass Casualty Events, Rogers’ Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care, 6th Ed., 2024
Book, Chapter in Textbook-Revised
- Fundamental Critical Care Support: Pediatrics, 2024
Book, Textbook-Revised
- Section II: Environmental Crises, Rogers’ Textbook of Pediatric Intensive Care, 6th Ed., 2024
Book, Textbook-Revised
- Mortality in children with acute adenoviral respiratory infection: a retrospective case series, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Benefits and Limitations of Virtual Recruitment: Perspectives From Subspeciality Directors, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Watson's clinical and research interests are focused on pediatric trauma, disaster preparedness, medical education, and simulation.
Department Service
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CHOG Pediatric Trauma Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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CHOG PICU Quality Unit Council
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship Program Director
2018 - 2022
College Service
Professional Service
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SCCM Pediatric Current Concepts Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pediatric Healthcare Improvement Coalition of Georgia (PHIC)
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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SCCM Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Course (PFCCS), 4th Edition
2022 - 2024
Role: Editor
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ACGME Pediatric Critical Care Milestones Workgroup
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
