Kenneth Murdison
Division Chief
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Cardiology
Bio
Pediatric Cardiologist with 36 years of experience in academic medical center programs. Expert in the use of echocardiography in the diagnosis and management of complex congenital cardiac defects, and outpatient care of children and adolescents with congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases.
- (706) 721-2336
- (706) 721-3838
- BA 8312
Education
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MD, Medicine
Queen's University at Kingston, 1984
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BS, Biochemistry
Queen's University at Kingston, 1980
Certifications
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Sub-board of Pediatric Cardiology No. 00974
2005
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Certification in Pediatric Cardiology
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada), 1990
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Certification in Pediatrics
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada), 1988
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PHY
State of GA, 1993
Awards & Honors
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2011 Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Student Education
Georgia Health Sciences University, Medical College of Georgia, 2010
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2009 Exemplary Teaching Award for Medical Student Education
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, 2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RPED 5001
Pediatrics Cardiology
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PEDS 5000
Basic Clkshp in PEDS
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PEDS 5005
Pediatric Cardiology Extn.
Teaching Interests
Clinical cardiac examination techniques and findings.
Echocardiography as a tool in assessment and follow-up of CHD, and guidance for interventional procedures.
Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization techniques and procedures.
Cardiac embryology as a basis of understanding the anatomy of congenital cardiac defects.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Full monosomy 21: Echocardiographic findings in the third molecularly confirmed case, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A case of hybrid closure of a muscular ventricular septal defect: anatomical complexity and surgical management., 2012
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Stress reduces diastolic function in youth, 2012
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Full Monosomy 21: Echocardiographic Findings in the Third Molecularly Confirmed Case, 2012
- Reimplantation of anomalous right coronary artery from left main coronary artery: A surgical option, 2010
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Outcomes from medical, interventional or surgical management of CHD.
Professional Service
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Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
2004 - Present
Role: Other
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American College of Cardiology
1993 - Present
Role: Other
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada)
1989 - 2010
Role: Other
