Pascha Schafer

Pascha Schafer is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, specializing in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine since 2012. She practices invasive non-interventional cardiology with board certifications in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and internal medicine.

• Education: MD (Medical College of Georgia, 2005), BS (Augusta State University, 2001)

Research Focus: Her clinical research explores cardiac rehabilitation utilization, stress-induced cardiomyopathy arrhythmias, and left ventricular hypertrophy assessment methods. She combines echocardiography expertise with population health perspectives, emphasizing cardiac intensive care and postgraduate medical education.

Leadership Roles: Currently serves as Chief Quality Officer, Medical Director of the Cardiac Care Unit, and Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Active in healthcare advocacy through the American College of Cardiology's Health Affairs Committee.

Scientific Recognition: Honored with multiple awards including the 2021 Champion of Humanistic Care during the pandemic and several team excellence nominations in cardiology. Member of AOA Medical Honor Society.