Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
Bio
Grew up in CA, completed training NYC and Cleveland, OH. Faculty in Internal Medicine and boards in IM and Adolescent Medicine. Faculty member at various locations since 1991.
- (706) 713-2148
- 1425 Prince Avenue, HSC Russell Hall 235F, Athens, GA 30602
- Personal Website
Education
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MD, Medicine
Cornell University Medical Col, 1988
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BA, Chemistry, General
California State University, L, 1984
Certifications
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American Board of Internal Medicine added Qualification in Adolescent Medicine
ABIM, 1997
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American Board of Internal Medicine
ABIM, 1994
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PHY
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2003
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National Board of Medicine Examination
NBME,
Awards & Honors
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Exceptional Mentor
American Medical Women's Association , 2024
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Master in the American College of Physicians (MACP)
American College of Physicians, 2023
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Educator of the Year
AU/UGA Medical Partnership Class of 2025, 2022
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Woman Who Inspires
MCG GWIMS, 2021
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Political Action
American Medical Association Political Action Committee, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 5242
Mod 4: Digestive and Endocrine
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MEDI 5168
Mod 4: Renal/Cardiopulmonary
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MEDI 5179
Mod 5: GI/Endo/Repro
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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 5161
Mod 3: Brain & Behavior
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MEDI 5151
Module 1: Fundamentals
Teaching Interests
Undergraduate and graduate medical education in primary care and women's health.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Complementary Medicine Linked to a Significant Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Reduction in a 61-Year-Old Man: A Case Report., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Bruner LP., Rohr-Kirchgraber TM., Lin-Greenberg A., Rosenthal KS., “Sex, Gender and Other Factors That Influence Infections for Men and Women, , 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Siar Melanoma Marjolin’s Ulcer in Residual Limb of Patient of Color with Below-knee Amputation, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Vahjen S., Wallace A., Gough C., Conception and Dissection: An Unusual Case of Vertebral Dissection in a 24-Year-Old Medical Student , 2024
Abstract
- “Don’t I need research to get a residency?” Incorporating scholarly activity at a regional campus, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
The impact of sex and gender on health and disease
Increasing diversity in the medical field for physicians and other health care personnel
Increasing diversity in research and patient care
Department Service
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Admissions Committee
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Group on Women in Medicine and Science
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Admissions Committee
2021 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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Ethics
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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Advocacy Special Interest Group
2024 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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American Medical Women's Association
2021 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Graduate Women in Medicine and Science
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Latino Medical Student Association
2021 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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MCG Admissions Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Search committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Admissions Committee
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Admissions Committee
2021 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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National Hispanic Medical Association
2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AMPAC
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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American College of OBGYN
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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American Medical Women's Association
2023 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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AMA Minority Affairs Section Governing Council
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Community of Practice Advisory Group
2023 - Present
Role: Member
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Gender Equity in Academic Medicine and Science
2023 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Georgia Alliance for Patient Protection
2023 - Present
Role: Member
