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Rachel Spurrier

Knights Templar/Dr. Maddox Endowed Chair, Opthalmo

Rachel Spurrier

Knights Templar/Dr. Maddox Endowed Chair, Opthalmo

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Ophthalmology

Bio

Hobbies and Interests:
Hakuna Matata 10 miler: Racer - 10 miles run. Orland, FL 04/21/24
AAPOS 5K Run: Racer - APOS Annual Meeting; 5K Run. Austin, TX 04/10/24
AAPOS 5K Run: Racer, AAPOS Annual Meeting, 5K Run. New York, NY 04/01/23
AAPOS 5K Run: Racer, AAPOS Annual Meeting, 5K Run. Scottsdale, AZ 03/26/22
Rescue Race: Racer, VCOM Wilderness Medicine Organization. Auburn, AL 05/2018
Southeast MedWAR Challenge: Racer, Augusta, Georgia 04/2017
Finish on the 50: Racer Auburn, Alabama 03/2017
Lover Your Heart Run; Racer, Auburn, Alabama 03/2017.

Other Interests: Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Running, Camping, Hiking, and Traveling.

  • RSPURRIER@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-1149
  • (706) 721-1158
  • BA 2320

Education

  • DO, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopath Edward Via College of Osteopat, 2019

  • BS, Biomedical Sciences, General Auburn University, 2013

Certifications

  • Board Certified Ophthalmologist 2024

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, 2024

  • PHY State of GA, 2024

  • PHY State of GA, 2020

Awards & Honors

  • Dr. Fleetwood Maddox Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology Medical College of Georgia, 2024

  • 2023 Highest OKAP Score Medical College of Georgia, 2023

  • Exemply Teaching Award Medical College of Georgia, 2022

  • Sigma Sigma Phi - Chi Chapter Auburn VCOM Auburn - Auburn University, 2019

  • Via Wellness Gold Award Auburn University, 2016

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • ROPH 5000

    Ophthalmology

  • OPTH 5001

    Ophthalmology Externship

Public Service

  • Homeless Ministry 2017 - Present

    Role: Other

  • Brazil Mission Trip 2024

    Role: Other

  • Guatemala Mission Trip 2024

    Role: Other

  • Project Refresh 2022 - 2023

    Role: Other

  • Asciacion Latina de Servicos del CSRA (ALAS) Free Health Fair 2022

    Role: Other