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Shilpa Brown serves as Associate Dean and Associate Professor at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia within the Department of Medicine (General Internal Medicine division), concurrently holding the position of Assistant Dean for MCG Academic Affairs and Curriculum.
Her educational credentials include:
- MD in Medicine from Medical College of Georgia (1994)
- BS in General Biology from University of South Carolina (1989)
Dr. Brown's research centers on revolutionizing clinical skills training through digital innovation, developing specialized educational tools for physical examinations and diagnostic procedures. Her work bridges virtual reality applications with core medical education, particularly focusing on enhancing diagnostic accuracy and clinical empathy through simulation-based learning.
Her 2019 publications demonstrate a cohesive focus on digitizing fundamental clinical skills training, spanning abdominal, chest, and GU examinations alongside EKG interpretation and ophthalmic simulation. This body of work establishes a comprehensive digital framework for physical diagnosis instruction across multiple medical disciplines.
She has earned significant recognition for teaching excellence:
- MCG Exemplary Teaching Award (2018)
- Caught in the Act of Great Teaching, Augusta University (2018)
- Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award for Clinical Science Teaching (2017)
- Inter-Professional Education Certificate for Outstanding Assessment (2016)
- Augusta University Exemplary Teaching Award (2014)
Dr. Brown actively contributes to academic governance through committee leadership including Clerkship and Enrichment Committee, MCG Promotions Committee, and Pre-Clerkship Committee since 2021, while serving as Components and Modular Director since 2013. No information is available regarding student advising or grant funding. Her current service roles indicate ongoing institutional leadership without mention of dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams.
