Sharon Beall

Sharon Beall is an Associate Professor at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, specializing in the Department of Pediatrics with focuses in Hospitalist, General Pediatrics, and Adolescent Medicine. She currently serves as the Director of Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Services at Children's Hospital of Georgia.

• Education: MD (1990) from Augusta University, MS in Biology/Biological Sciences (1986) and BSED in Science Teacher Education (1984) from Georgia State University

Dr. Beall's research and clinical interests center on Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice, emphasizing effective patient/family communication and symptom management. Her work spans education, program development, and interdisciplinary service delivery.

Key awards include the E3 Award (2023) and Sodomka Leadership Award (2023) for patient-centered care. She actively contributes to university ethics committees and professional organizations like the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, where she will serve as Chair (2024-2025).