Donald Scott
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of MCG-UGA Medical Partnership
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: General Internal Medicine
Administration
Bio
Physician: Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Scholarly interest in Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education
- (706) 713-2206
- (706) 713-2221
- Athens, GA
Education
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MHS, Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins University, 2002
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MD, Medicine
University of Chicago The, 1992
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
American University, 1987
Certifications
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ABIM Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine,
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
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GA State Medical License
Georgia Composite Medical Board, 2025
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American Board of Internal Medicine, Certification in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
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Board Certification Geriatric Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
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PHY
GA Composite Medical Brd, 2011
Awards & Honors
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Commencement Speaker
AU/UGA Medical Partnership Class of 2025, 2025
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Commencement Speaker
AU/UGA Medical Partnership Class of 2022, 2022
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2021, Excellence in Teaching Award
AU/UGA Medical Partnership, 2022
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2020, Educator of the Year, Class of 2020
AU/UGA Medical Partnership, 2020
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2020, Marietta Suhart Award
Georgia Gerontological Society, 2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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GMED 5067
Geriatric Elective
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MEDI 5242
Mod 4: Digestive and Endocrine
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MEDI 5252
Mod 5: Brain and Behavior
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MEDI 5262
Mod 6: Multi-System Disorders
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MEDI 5212
Mod 1: Hematology/Oncology
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MEDI 5226
Mod 2: GU
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MEDI 5156
Mod 2: Musculoskeletal
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MEDI 5232
Mod 3: Cardiopulmonary
Teaching Interests
Geriatric Medicine
Dementia Care
Palliative Care
Pre-Clinical Curriculum Development
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The Impact of Cat Fostering on Older Adult Well-Being and Loneliness: A Feasibility Study., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- How healthcare providers assess the accuracy of the medical history given by patients with dementia, 2021
Abstract
- Creation of an Assessment to Benefit Homebound Older Adults , 2021
Abstract
- Assessing Unmet Needs of Homebound Older Adults in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, 2020
Abstract
- An Observed Structured Teaching Exercise for 4th Year Medical Students., 2012
Abstract
Research Interests
Medical Education
Geriatric Medicine
Department Service
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Promotions Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Public Education Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Curriculum Integration Team
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Ethics Curriculum Team
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Chair
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Case Writing Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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2017 - Present
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2016 - Present
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2020 - 2020
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2018 - 2019
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2011 - 2014
Professional Service
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American Geriatrics Socity--Public Education Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Public Education Committee Member, The American Geriatrics Society.
2024 - Present
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Special Advisor for the Geriatrics Review Syllabus (11th ed.), American Geriatrics Society.
2022 - 2023
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Education Committee Member, American College of Physicians, Georgia Chapter.
2019 - 2021
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Geriatrics Task Force, Society of General Internal Medicine
2006 - 2008
Public Service
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CARE Center, Alzheimer’s Support Group.
2024 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Dementia Awareness Panel, Commerce Public Library.
2024 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Athens Community Council on Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group.
2023 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Athens Community Council on Aging,
2023 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Athens Community Council on Aging,
2023 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
