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Renuka Mehta is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, with dual appointments in the Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Infectious Diseases. She is actively involved in clinical care, medical education, and research, with a strong commitment to resident training and patient safety.
Research Interests: Her work spans pediatric critical care, infectious diseases, healthcare simulation, medical education, and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. She has led initiatives in just-in-time simulation training and clinical competency assessment for pediatric procedures.
The recent publications reflect a focus on rare infections like Naegleria fowleri, asthma management, simulation-based training, and population health trends related to cardiovascular and opioid-related mortality. Her scholarly work emphasizes practical interventions in clinical education and public health.
Awards & Honors:
- 15 years Service award, IRB, 2024
- SOM Exemplary Teaching award for students, 2024
- SOM Exemplary Teaching award for students, 2023
- SOM exemplary Teaching award for Residents, 2022
- SOM Exemplary Teaching award for students, 2022
Advising and Service: Dr. Mehta mentors students and residents, chairs multiple committees including the MCG Ronald McDonald House Charities Club and the Resident Wellbeing Committee. She serves on LCME, GME DEI, and national task forces (SCCM, APPD), reflecting deep institutional and professional engagement.
Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the Pediatric Vascular Team, Medical Director of the CPR Committee, and actively contributes to simulation and pediatric emergency care initiatives.
