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Kelli Braun is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, with a primary appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has served as Director of Simulation and Virtual Education since 2014 and holds leadership roles in medical education accreditation and curriculum development.
Her educational background includes:
- MD in Medicine, Medical College of Georgia (2004)
- BS in Microbiology, University of Georgia (2000)
- Certification in Business Analytics, Wharton School (2020)
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology certification (2011)
Dr. Braun's research centers on Surgical Education and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, specializing in simulation-based training models and innovative treatments for uterine fibroids. Her work develops accessible surgical training tools while evaluating emerging technologies for gynecologic conditions.
Her 2016-2023 publications reveal consistent focus on surgical skill acquisition and women's health education gaps, spanning simulation model development for tubal ligation and cystotomy, menopause curriculum assessments, and proficiency studies for fibroid ablation technologies like Acessa™.
Major recognitions include:
- MCG Professionalism Award (2024)
- MCG Exemplary Teaching Award for Residents (2020)
- APGO/CREOG Oral Presentation Award (2017)
As an educator, she teaches core Obstetrics and Gynecology courses (ROBG 5000, OBGN 5000/5008/5009) and has served on the Clinical Competency Committee since 2015. Her leadership extends to LCME accreditation as Faculty Clinical Lead (2014-2016) and residency program development through mock interviews and committee work.
She directs MCG's simulation program, leading teams that design reusable training models for procedures like salpingostomy and cystotomy, with emphasis on improving resident confidence in gynecologic surgery through low-cost, high-fidelity solutions.
