Amanda Behr
Department Chair
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Medical Illustration
The Graduate School
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Amanda Y. Behr, PhD, MA, CCA, CMI, FAMI, is a board-certified Medical Illustrator and Certified Clinical Anaplastologist who serves the Department of Medical Illustration as Chair and Professor.
Education
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Ph.D., Health Services/Allied Health/
Augusta University, 2024
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MA, Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools, 2004
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BFA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Georgia, 2002
Certifications
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Certified Clinical Anaplastologist
Board for Certification of Clinical Anaplastology, 2014
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Certified Medical Illustrator
Board for Certification in Medical Illustration, 2005
Awards & Honors
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Da Vinci Award for Exemplary Case Results
International Anaplastology Association, 2021
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AURI Award for Significant Contributions to Augusta University’s COVID-19 Response, Development of 3D Face Shields to Protect Clinical Staff from COVID-19
AURI , 2020
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Award for Significant Contributions to Augusta University’s COVID-19 Response
Augusta University Research Institute, 2020
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Maurice Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Poster, First Place
Innovations in Medical Education Conference, 2019
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Maurice Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Poster, First Place, Partnership between Medical Education and Medical Illustration Programs.
Innovations in Medical Education Conference, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MILL 8021
Bus. & Res. Mgmt. II
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MILL 6671
Electronic Media II
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MILL 8200
Independent Study
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MILL 9211
Investigation of a Problem II
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MILL 9250
Master's Project
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MILL 6651
Med Illust Tech 1B
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MILL 6780
Surgical Techniques
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MILL 8020
Bus. & Res. Mgmt. I
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MILL 6670
Electronic Media I
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MILL 9210
Invest of a Problem
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MILL 7661
Med Illust Tech IIB
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MILL 6650
Med Illustration Tec IA
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MILL 7660
Med Illust Tech IIA
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MILL 7670
Multimedia I
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MILL 7650
Surg Observ Sketching I
Teaching Interests
• Medical Illustration
• Visuals for patient education
• 3D Modeling and Animation
• Design and print production
• Traditional illustration media
• Medical sculpture
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Mechanistic Insights Into Redox Damage of the Podocyte in Hypertension, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Imaginative Work of Steven J. Harrison A Tribute to Our Friend and Colleague, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Spring Fest 2022, North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center, 2022
Art - Exhibition, Competitive
- Augusta Handmade Fair, 2021
Art - Arts Festival
- WestoBoutique, 2021
Art - Exhibition, Invitational
Research Interests
The integration of 3D printing and 3D scanning technologies in medicine:
• Use of DICOM data and 3D printing to create custom surgical implants and custom medical models for surgical planning and education.
• Use of 3D Design, 3D scanning and 3D printing in Anaplastology and other medical specialties such as OT and PT or education and patient treatment.
• Use of Serious Games and simulation for medical education.
• Role of Anaplastologist in facial or limb transplant teams.
• Visual standards for patient education materials.
Professional Service
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Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology
2024 - 2026
Role: Prepare/Grade Certification Exams
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Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology
2021 - 2025
Role: Officer, Treasurer
