Richard Sams

Richard Sams is a Professor at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, with a primary appointment in the Department of Family Medicine. He also holds a secondary appointment in the School of Public Health's Institute for Public and Preventive Health. As Medical Director of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, his work bridges clinical practice, public health, and medical ethics.

His research focuses on:

• Dementia care interventions through exercise and psychosocial strategies
• Medical ethics education programs
• Compassionate care training for physicians
• Physiological biomarkers in aging populations

The 2023-2025 publications reveal a strong emphasis on dementia-related mobility improvements, ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care, and innovative approaches to integrating compassion into medical education. His studies utilize mixed-methods designs spanning clinical trials, qualitative interviews, and policy analyses across geriatrics and public health domains.