Natasha Savage
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pathology: Clinical Pathology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pathology: Anatomic Pathology
Other Duties
Bio
Dr. Savage graduated from the University of Georgia as a top honor graduate in 2003. She received her MD from the Medical College of Georgia in 2007 and completed anatomic/clinical pathology residency at MCG in 2011. From 2011-2012, she completed a hematopathology fellowship at Stanford. She has been on faculty at Augusta University since July of 2012 and serves as the medical director of hematology and associate residency program director for pathology.
Education
Certifications
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Probvider
American Red Cross,
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South Carolina State Board of Medical Examiners
SC State Board of Medical Examiners,
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PHY
GA Composite Medical Board, 2012
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teaching Award for Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2022
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Outstanding Young Alumna
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2022
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Distinguished Faculty Award for Clinical Science Teaching
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2020
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Exemplary Teaching Award for Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2020
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Exemplary Teaching Award for Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RPAT 5000
Pathology
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PATH 6011
Pathology for MI II
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PATH 5003
Surgical Pathology Extn.
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PATH 6010
Pathology for MI I
Teaching Interests
Myeloid and lymphoid neoplasms, coagulation, breast pathology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- . Disseminated Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: An unusual presentation and complication., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Development of a Single Molecule Counting Assay to Differentiate Chromophobe Renal Cancer and Oncocytoma in Clinics, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Erythrocytes. Bone Marrow Color Atlas, 2022
Other
- Oncocytoma-related gene signature to differentiate chromophobe renal cancer and oncocytoma using machine learning, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Restoring FAS expression via lipid-encapsulated FAS DNA nanoparticle delivery is sufficient to suppress colon tumor growth in vivo, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Translational research in hematopathology
University Service
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LCME Committee on Faculty and Educational Resources
2022 - Present
Role: Other
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Medical Executive Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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AOA
2021 - 2022
Role: Other
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Credentials Committee
2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Chair
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GMEC Special Program Review Subcommittee
2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
Professional Service
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Georgia Association of Pathology
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Georgia Association of Pathology
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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College of American Pathologists
2019 - Present
Role: Other
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College of American Pathologists
2020 - 2021
Role: Other
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College of American Pathologists
2016 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
