About
Casey Bassett serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia and Campus Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at the MCG-UGA Medical Partnership in Athens, GA. Her multifaceted role encompasses academic leadership in medical education, student affairs administration, and active committee participation across institutional levels.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Pathology Residency Program, Vanderbilt University (2001)
- BS in Chemistry, General, Tennessee Technological University (1996)
Dr. Bassett's research bridges Medical Education and Pathology through dual investigative pathways. Her contemporary work focuses on resilience training in medical students using peer-assisted learning models, while her foundational research examines Alzheimer's disease pathophysiology through cerebrospinal fluid lipoprotein analysis. This unique combination informs innovative approaches to curriculum development that address both scientific knowledge and student well-being.
Publication trends reveal a strategic evolution from neuroscience-focused Alzheimer's research (1999-2003) to contemporary medical education scholarship (2022), reflecting her transition from laboratory-based pathology to educational leadership. Her current work prioritizes practical interventions for student resilience within medical training environments.
Her teaching excellence has been formally recognized through:
- Exemplary Teaching Award, Medical College of Georgia (2022)
- Exemplary Teaching Award, Medical College of Georgia (2021)
- Peer-Nominated Teaching Award, AU/UGA Medical Partnership (2021)
Dr. Bassett actively mentors students through interest groups and peer advising programs while serving on critical committees including Student Promotions and the Case Oversight Committee. Her national service with the International Association of Medical Science Educators includes journal and conference paper review. Institutional initiatives she leads include the Multisystems Disorders module and the Certificate on Civil Discourse program, demonstrating significant investment in her educational frameworks.
She directs the Multisystems Disorders curriculum and collaborates with cross-institutional teams through the UGA Steering Committee for the Certificate on Civil Discourse. Her HeartMath Resilience Advantage certification directly informs evidence-based well-being programs for medical students at the Athens campus, integrating physiological resilience training with academic development.
