Michael Allen

Assistant Professor

Michael Allen

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine

Bio

Dr. Allen grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Saint Vincent College in 2003 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He completed a traditional rotating osteopathic internship at UPMC St Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. He served in the United States Army with assignments as a flight surgeon in the 10th Mountain Division and multiple positions at Eisenhower Army Medical Center including Chief of Emergency Medicine. He is currently the Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and is the EMS Medical Director for Fort Gordon, GA and Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. He holds numerous directorships and instructorships at DDEAMC. He is as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is also a member of both the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the National Ski Patrol and is a former Eagle Scout. His wife Jennifer is the Division Chief of OB-GYN and together they have a daughter and twin boys. His primary professional interests are medicolegal review, performance improvement, and pre-hospital emergency services.

  • MALLEN1@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-6619
  • AF 2039

Education

  • DO, Medicine Lake Erie College of Osteopath, 2007

  • BS, Biochemistry Saint Vincent College & Semina, 2003

Certifications

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor 2023

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor 2021

  • Fellow American College of Emergency Physicians, 2016

  • Diplomate American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2014

  • Advanced Medical Life Support 2014

  • Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor 2014

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor 2014

  • Certificate of Primary Training in Hyperbaric Medicine 2013

  • Advanced Disaster Life Support 2010

  • Advanced Disaster Life Support Instructor 2010

  • Basic Disaster Life Support 2010

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2009

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support 2007

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2005

  • Essentials of Firefighting 2000

  • Basic Life Support 1997

  • Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 1997

  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course 1997

  • PHY State of GA, 2013

  • PHY Pennsylvania Board of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008

Awards & Honors

  • Teaching Excellence Program Award Augusta University, 2016

  • Meritorious Service Medal United States Military, 2016

  • Army Commendation Medal (1OLC) United States Military, 2013

  • Bronze Star Medal United States Military, 2009

  • Army Flight Surgeon Badge United States Military, 2008

Teaching Interests

Performance Improvement
Medicolegal Review / Risk Management
Pre-Hospital Emergency Services

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Hyperventilation Associated Electrolyte Abnormalities, 2014
    Magazine/Trade Publication
  • Injuries and Issues Surrounding the Use of Conductive Energy Devices (TASERS), 2014
    Magazine/Trade Publication
  • Lesion of the Buccal Mucosa, 2013
    Magazine/Trade Publication

Department Service

  • Emergency Medicine Mock Oral Board Examiner 2014 - 2022

  • Emergency Medicine Residency Interviewer 2013 - 2017

  • Residency Clinical Competency Committee 2013 - 2016

    Role: Committee Member
  • Chief Resident 2012 - 2013

    Role: Other

College Service

  • Medical School Admissions Interviewer 2021 - Present

    Role: Other

Professional Service

  • Examiner, American Board of Emergency Medicine 2023 - Present

  • National Ski Patrol 2020 - Present

  • Medical Director - Fort Eisenhower Fire and EMS 2019 - Present

    Role: Other
  • Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine, DDEAMC Department of Emergency Medicine 2019 - Present

  • Chief, DDEAMC Department of Emergency Medicine DDEAMC 2013 - 2016

Public Service

  • Warren Baptist Church Youth Soccer Coach 2021 - Present

    Role: Other
  • Captain, Firefighter/EMT, Saint Vincent Volunteer Fire Department 1999 - 2003

    Role: Other
  • Emergency Medical Technician, Jeannette EMS 1997 - 2003

    Role: Other
  • Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout 1998

    Role: Other