Vikas Kumar

Associate Professor

Vikas Kumar

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Trauma/Critical Care

  • (706) 721-6543
  • BI 2147E

Education

  • MD, Anesthesiology Residency Program Rajasthan University, 2004

  • MBBS, Medicine Bangalore Medical College, 2003

Certifications

  • ACLS 2015

  • ATLS 2015

  • BLS 2015

  • ECFMG 2015

  • Diplomat of Advanced perioperative Trans-esophageal 2014

  • Anesthesiology Critical Care Board 2013

  • Anesthesiology Board 2013

  • PHY GA Medical Board, 2012

  • ACL AHA, 2023

  • BLS AHA, 2023

  • PHY Ga Medical Board, 2012

  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Instructor Society of Simulation in Healthcare, 2017

Awards & Honors

  • Jack B. Williams award for Excellence in Academic Education Department of Anesthesiology, 2017

  • Exemplary Teaching Award for resident education 2017 Graduate Medical Education (GME), 2017

  • Resident of the year award (Robert Dripps Award) 2012

  • Special contribution award department of VA affairs , 2008

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • ANES 5015

    Anesthesia Critical Care
  • ANES 5014

    Respiratory Care
  • RANE 5000

    Anesthesiology
  • ANES 5011

    Anesthesiology Externship

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Communication with Patient and Family in ICU, 2022
    Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
  • A rare case of multi-chambered fungal endocarditis from a virulent Cunninghamella infection, 2014
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Rare case of multi-chambered Cunninghamella endocarditis, 2013
    Other
  • GHSU anesthesiology residents spearhead clinical research, 2012
    Other
  • ABC – Always be careful, 2011
    Other

Professional Service

  • Anesthesiology basic board exam - 2015

    Role: Other
  • Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists meeting - 2014

    Role: Workshop Organizer
  • Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists 2011 - 2012

    Role: Other