About
Robert Broughton serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, specializing in Hospital Medicine. He holds dual leadership roles as Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency program and active committee member across multiple educational initiatives.
Education:
- MD in Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University (2012)
- BS in Biology/Biological Sciences, College of William & Mary (2006)
Dr. Broughton pioneers telemedicine integration in medical education, developing student-run telehealth clinics and point-of-care ultrasound curricula. His work bridges clinical practice with innovative teaching methodologies, emphasizing technology-enhanced learning for underserved populations. He maintains active clinical certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
His 2022 publication on telemedicine student clinics exemplifies a broader research trajectory focused on scalable educational models for remote healthcare delivery. This work demonstrates consistent innovation in leveraging technology to overcome geographical barriers in medical training and patient care.
Awards and Honors:
- Hooder for Class of 2024 Medical School, Augusta University (2024)
- Most Outstanding Hospitalist Faculty Teaching Award (2022)
- Three consecutive MCG Exemplary Teaching Awards (2019-2021)
As Assistant Program Director, Dr. Broughton mentors internal medicine residents while serving on eight active committees including the PCL Curriculum Committee and Experiential Learning Leadership Meeting. His service spans residency program development, ultrasound education strategy, and pharmacy formulary oversight.
He operates at the nexus of the Hospital Medicine division and Center for Ultrasound Education, driving initiatives that integrate telemedicine with hands-on clinical training through structured student clinics and simulation-based learning environments.
