Sharon Beall
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Hospitalist
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Bio
Dr. Beall began her career in General Pediatrics but began work in Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC) in 2011 by serving as Medical Director for a local hospice company. While still working in her private practice, she was instrumental in developing an inpatient hospice program at AUMC, providing education in HPC across multiple learner levels, and starting a Pediatric Palliative Care consult service. She joined CHOG as full-time faculty in January of 2021 as Director of Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Services.
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Education
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MD, Medicine
Augusta University, 1990
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MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, G
Georgia State University, 1986
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BSED, Science Teacher Education/Gene
Georgia State University, 1984
Certifications
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Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Drug Enforcement Administration/United States Dept of Justice, 1990
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South Carolina Medical License
State of SC Dept of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, 2011
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PHY
GA Board of Medical Examiners, 2013
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Hospice Medical Director Board Certification
Hospice Medical Director Board Certification , 2014
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PHY
GA Board of Medical Examiners, 1992
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American Board of Pediatrics Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics, 1993
Awards & Honors
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E3 Award: Every Person. Every Encounter. Every Time
Patient- and Family-Centered Care/Augusta University Medical Center, 2023
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Patricia K. Sodomka Leadership Award
Patient- and Family-Centered Care/Augusta University Medical Center, 2023
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Press-Ganey , 2023
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AMWA Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award
American Medical Women's Association, 1990
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Faculty Wives Scholarship
Faculty Wives Club/Medical College of Georgia, 1990
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Hospice and Palliative Care
Effective Communication with Patients/Families
Symptom Management
Research Interests
Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice
Department Service
University Service
Professional Service
Public Service
