April Hartman
Vice Chair for Advocacy
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Other Duties
Hahn Endowed Chair in Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Bio
Advocate and Pediatrician passionate about all the things that help children thrive.
- (706) 721-6689
- (706) 721-3295
- BG 2104
Education
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MD, Medicine
Meharry Medical College, 1998
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BS, Psychology, General
Pacific College, 1991
Certifications
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GA DEA License
GA Composite Medical Board, Drug Enforcement Administration, 2001
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SC State Medical License
SC Board of Medical Examiners,
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GA State Medical License
GA Composite Medical Board,
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SC DEA License
SC Medical Board, 2001
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Physician
GA Composite Medical BRD, 2001
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PHY
GA Composite Medical BRD, 2001
Awards & Honors
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Gold Humanism Honor Society
MCG Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2024
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Outstanding Achievement Award
American Academy of Pediatrics, Georgia Chapter, 2023
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Faculty Inclusive Excellence Initiative Award
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 2023
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Outstanding Clinical Teaching Award
2022
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Excellence In Leadership & Advocacy Award
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5037
Advanced Pediatrics
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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PEDS 5026
PEDS Enhanced Primary Care
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PEDS 5000
Basic Clkshp in PEDS
Teaching Interests
Pediatric behavioral health, Adverse childhood experiences, Diversity, Health equity, documentation and coding, community engagement, Leadership, Resilience
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- 5 Expert tips to keep your kids healthy this flu and cold season, 2023
Broadcast Media
- An eHealth Prevention Program for Substance Use, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Risk Behaviors for Adolescents in Primary Care: Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of Teen Well Check, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Adverse Childhood Events, 2020
Broadcast Media
- Meet Your New Friends - The Six Core Elements, 2020
Newsletter
- Meet Your New Friends – The Six Core Elements of Transition, 2020
Newsletter
Research Interests
Pediatrics, Trauma informed Care, Pediatric Behavior and mental health, Integrated behavioral health, community engagement, healthcare disparities
Department Service
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Pediatric Faculty Workload Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Connected Conversations
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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PEDIA Council
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Pediatric Leadership Council
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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PREPC
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
University Service
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AU Community Engagement Leadership Council
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion POWER Collaborative
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Foundations of Leadership Certification Course, Co-leader
2021 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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AU Health Primary Care Collaborative
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Wellstar MCG Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Wellstar MCG Health Community Engagement Council
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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GA AAP Executive Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Officer, Secretary
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Wellstar MCG Health Clinical Affairs Advisory Council
2024 - Present
Role: Member
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Child Enrichment, Inc
2023 - Present
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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GA AAP Medicaid Office Hours
2023 - Present
Role: Director
Public Service
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Child Enrichment, Inc. Board of Directors Executive Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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COACHS Collaborative
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Resilient Communities of East Georgia
2023 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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AU Literacy Center
2022 - Present
Role: Other
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Youth Bible Teacher, Augusta First SDA Church
2019 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
