Jennifer Tucker
Associate Dean
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
Bio
Dr. Tucker was appointed Spring 2015 as Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She served as 4th Year Class Dean from 2019 until 2023 and Assistant Dean for Career Advising Dean from 2020 to 2023. She currently serves as Associate Dean for Student Affairs (interim October 2022 and permanent December 2022). She is a 1997 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia. She completed her internship then a Pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2000 followed by a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship in 2005. Clinical specialties include Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Tucker is involved in numerous educational activities, which include Clerkship course teaching, resident training, mentorship, and student teaching. Her research interests include Trauma and Student Education. Dr. Tucker is also involved in AAP and ACEP.
- JETUCKER@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-5138
- GB 3304
Education
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MD, Medicine
Medical College of Georgia, 1997
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BA, Bio, General
Swarthmore College, 1993
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BA, English Language and Literature, General
Swarthmore College, 1993
Certifications
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PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Instructor
2025
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PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Instructor
2021
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PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Instructor
2015
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Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
2010
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine
2006
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Provider
2001
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Neonatal Resuscitation
2001
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics, 2016
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PHY
GA Composite State Brd, 2005
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General Pediatric Medicine
2000
Awards & Honors
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Educator of the Year Award
MCG Class of 2024, 2023
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Faculty Hooder at the Hooding Ceremony
MCG, 2023
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Faculty Hooder at the Hooding Ceremony
MCG, 2022
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Faculty advisor for the winning Value Based Care Case Competition team
2022
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Faculty Hooder at the Hooding Ceremony
MCG, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6100
Orientation to Medicine
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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REMD 5000
Emergency Medicine
Teaching Interests
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Trauma, and Student Education
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Clinical shadowing experience PIF rubric, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- One Pill (or Sip) Can Kill, 2021
Broadcast Media
- "Oldie but Goodie": Pediatric Clinical Concepts, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Marine Envenomation, 2017
Newsletter
- Shot to the Heart, 2012
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Student education, trauma outcomes, career and acdemic advising
Department Service
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MCG, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics CCC Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MCG, Department of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics PCC Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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EMED 5001
2015 - 2021
Role: Other
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Morbidity and Mortality Reviews for the PEM section
2007 - 2018
Role: Other
University Service
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Committee 6 for LCME self-study
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Clerkship and Enrichment Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Clerkship Change Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Curriculum Oversight Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Mistreatment Response Team
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Children’s Hospital of Georgia Trauma Committee
2014 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Committee on Trauma Excellence, Specialty Care Subcommittee
2012 - 2013
Role: Committee Member
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Medical Executive Committee for the Children’s Medical Center
2009 - 2010
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Pediatric Clinic at Glenn Hills Middle School
2023
Role: Other
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Pediatric Clinic at Glenn Hills Middle School
2023
Role: Other
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Turn back the block
2021
Role: Other
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Turn back the block
2019
Role: Other
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Career Day at Episcopal Day School
2016
Role: Other
