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Ann Marie Kuchinski is an Assistant Professor at Augusta University, holding dual appointments in the Medical College of Georgia (Department of Emergency Medicine) and the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (Department of History, Anthropology and Philosophy). Her interdisciplinary work bridges clinical practice, medical anthropology, and health policy.
- Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2014
- MA, Anthropology, Georgia State University, 1997
- BA, Anthropology, Georgia State University, 1992
Dr. Kuchinski's research explores intersections between cultural practices and healthcare outcomes, with a focus on emergency medicine challenges such as sickle cell disease management and intracranial pressure diagnostics. Recent work emphasizes social determinants in pandemic response strategies.
Her publications span high-impact clinical journals and policy-focused anthropological studies, addressing topics from diagnostic imaging implications to child welfare financial asset frameworks. Key themes include role tension in healthcare systems, observational unit optimization, and cross-disciplinary clinical research.
- 5-year service award, Augusta University, 2019
- Sixth Annual Faculty Authors Reception, University Libraries, 2019
Dr. Kuchinski has served on the Emergency Department Research Committee since 2014 and contributed to institutional assignments related to academic publishing. Her teaching includes courses on cultural anthropology and emergency medicine research methodologies.
