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Daniel McCollum is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University. He completed both his MD and residency training at the same institution, graduating from Emergency Medicine residency in 2013. Since 2014, he has served as Assistant Program Director, playing a central role in graduate medical education.
His research and clinical interests focus on innovative medical education, including Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed), metacognition, social media in medicine, and educational theory. He is actively involved in podcasting and has contributed to prominent emergency medicine podcasts such as EM:RAP, ED ECMO, and The Skeptic’s Guide to Emergency Medicine.
- Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed)
- Metacognition in Clinical Practice
- Emergency Department Boarding and Flow
- Social Media Use in Medical Education
- Educational Theory and Curriculum Development
- Clinical Informatics and Telemedicine
His recent publications, primarily in broadcast and professional media, reflect a strong emphasis on practical emergency medicine topics such as sepsis recognition, electrical injuries, toxicology cases, and hemorrhage control. These works demonstrate a commitment to translating clinical knowledge into accessible educational formats.
Dr. McCollum has received multiple teaching awards, including the Exemplary Teaching Award for both Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education at Augusta University in 2024, highlighting his excellence in education across training levels.
- Exemplary Teaching Award for Graduate Medical Education, Augusta University, 2024
- Exemplary Teaching Award for Undergraduate Medical Education, Augusta University, 2024
- Outstanding Faculty Educator Award, AU Department of Emergency Medicine, 2022
- Exemplary Teaching Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Medical Education, 2020
- Outstanding Faculty Educator Award, 2020
- Residency Educator Award, Emergency Medicine Residency, 2013
He holds significant service roles across departments and institutions, including Chair of the Pain Committee, ED Informaticist, and active participation in the Institutional Review Board, ECMO Committee, and Buprenorphine/MAT clinic. He also leads professional initiatives such as the Rural EM Conference and GCEP, and contributes to peer review for journals and conferences. His community service includes Clinica Latina and opioid abuse prevention programs.
Dr. McCollum is involved in telemedicine rollout, lecture feedback systems, and culture improvement initiatives within the emergency department, reflecting a holistic approach to system-level improvements in emergency care and education.
