Ralph Gillies
Associate Dean
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
Other Duties
Associate Dean, MCG Academic Affairs, Curriculum
Bio
clinical psychologist
Education
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Ph.D., Psychology, General
University of Missouri - Colum, 1997
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MS, Psychology, General
University of Missouri - Colum, 1994
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BS, Psychology, General
University of Florida, 1986
Certifications
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Association of American Medical Colleges’ Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC) Program
2008
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PSYC
Georgia Secretary of State, 1998
Awards & Honors
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Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award
Georgia Regents University’s Medical College of Georgia , 2010
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Academy of Health Science Educators
Georgia Regents University, 2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
communication, interviewing, behavior change
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Introversion and medical student education: Challenges for both students and educators, 2015
- Colorectal cancer risk information presented by a nonphysician assistant does not increase screening rates, 2014
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Presenting colorectal cancer risk information to primary care patients does not increase colorectal cancer screening more than standard handout, 2014
- Measuring psychological flexibility in medical students and residents: A psychometric analysis, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Younger Age Associated with Increased Usage and Satisfaction of a Web-based Patient Portal: a Pilot-study, 2013
Research Interests
feedback, introversion, faculty development, instructional technology
Professional Service
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AAMC MedEdPORTAL
2008 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Annals of Behavioral Science and Medical Education
2008 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s (STFM) Digital Resource Library
2008 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Health Promotion and Practice
2006 - Present
Role: Reviewer
