Ebony Whisenant
Ollie O. McGahee Jr. Endowed Chair, Family Med
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine
Education
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MD, Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine, 2008
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BS, Biological and Biomedical Scie
Georgia State University, 2004
Certifications
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Medical Doctor
Florida Board of Medicine,
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PHY
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2019
Awards & Honors
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Excellence in Teaching, Undergraduate Medical Education, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
2022
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Best Faculty Presentation ATSU 12th Annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium
2020
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ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in Social Responsibility. Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) has recognized the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine's unique approach to medical education, which focuses on social accountability and the social determinant of health
2016
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Gold Humanism in Medicine Award
2016
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Legacy Magazine South Florida's Top Black Healthcare Professionals
2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Dr. Ebony Whisenant’s teaching interests center on interdisciplinary health professions education that prepares learners to work collaboratively in community-based clinical environments. She is deeply committed to training future clinicians to care for underserved populations through patient-centered, culturally responsive, and community-engaged approaches. Her work emphasizes community medicine, population health, and experiential learning models that foster empathy, teamwork, and practical problem-solving skills.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Building and sustaining restorative community trust and engagement: the Co-Researcher Activation Network, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A 7-Domain Framework That Can Bridge Clinical Care, Health Systems Science, and Health Equity: Lessons From the H&P 360. , 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Toward equitable payment for inclusive participation. , 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Primary Care Transformation Executive Fellowship to Develop Community Health Center Leaders. , 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The dynamics of trust and communication in COVID-19 vaccine decision making: A qualitative inquiry., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Ebony Whisenant’s research interests focus on understanding and addressing the social determinants of health that influence outcomes in underserved communities. She emphasizes community-engaged research approaches that elevate patient and community voices, strengthen partnerships, and translate real-world needs into sustainable health system improvements. Her work explores community medicine, health equity, population health interventions, and practice-based innovations that improve access, enhance care coordination, and reduce disparities.
Professional Service
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Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Board of Directors
2023 - Present
Role: Board of Directors of a Company
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Inaugural Chair, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA) Standing Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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American Board of Family Medicine Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee
2021 - Present
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Reviewer, Family Medicine Journal
2021 - Present
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Westabou Montessori School Board of Directors, Augusta, Georgia
2021 - Present
