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
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
