Edward Agabin
Co-Director
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Hospital Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine
Bio
Physician educator and clinical informaticist leading standardized patient education and simulation at MCG, with a focus on competency-based training, hospital medicine, and improving care through technology and EPIC optimization.
Education
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MPH, Public Health, General.
Augusta University, 2021
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MD, Medicine
Ross University School of Medi, 2011
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BS, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
University of Florida, 2007
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teaching Aware for Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia, 2021
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Exemplary Teaching Aware for Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia, 2020
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Exemplary Teaching Aware for Graduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia, 2019
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Exemplary Teaching Aware for Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia, 2019
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Exemplary Teaching Aware for Graduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
I am focused on advancing simulation-based medical education, with emphasis on standardized patient methodology, longitudinal EPA-aligned assessment, and development of communication, clinical reasoning, and professionalism skills among medical learners. I am committed to faculty development and innovative curriculum design across clerkship and enrichment phases to ensure high-quality, experiential training.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Acute Psychiatric Emergencies, 2019
Other
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Diagnosis and Management in the Outpatient Setting. , 2019
Other
- Gallbladder Dysfunction (Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Cholangitis, and Biliary Dyskinesia). , 2017
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
- An Update on the ICD-10 transition, 2015
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Restructuring of the Nation's Graduate Medical Education System, 2015
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
My academic interests include optimization of standardized patient programs, simulation design, and evaluation frameworks for competency-based medical education. Clinically, I focus on hospital medicine and health informatics, particularly improving EHR workflows, clinical decision support, and technology-enabled quality and safety initiatives in the inpatient setting.
Department Service
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Quality Department Committee
2014 - 2019
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Chief Resident
2015 - 2016
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Electronic Health Records Task Force
2014 - 2016
Role: Attendee, Meeting
College Service
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Augusta University Health Clinical Decision Support/Alert Management Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Augusta University Health Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Augusta University Health Sepsis Team
2020 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Order Process Management Team
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Augusta University Health Medication Reconciliation Task Force
2018 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
