Tom Garigan

Tom Garigan is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. His academic career spans clinical practice, military medicine, and biomedical ethics.

• Education: MD (University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1989), MA in Bioethics/Medical Ethics (Trinity International University, 2013), BSB in General Biology (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1981)
• Certifications: Physician in Georgia (2015, 1991)

His research focuses on Family Medicine and Clinical Ethics, with publications spanning Neurology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Military Medicine. Recent work includes studies on tension-type headaches (2023) and postoperative atrial fibrillation prevention (2018).

Notable awards include the Legion of Merit (2009) and Bronze Star (2003) from the US Army. He has taught courses such as FMPC 5000 Basic Clinical Skills in Family Medicine and MEDI 6610/6620 Patient Care Enrichment.