Hong Shi
Associate Professor
Hong Shi
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine
Bio
Rheumatologist specializing in lupus, APS, and autoimmune diseases, integrating clinical expertise with translational understanding to improve vascular disease management and support education of residents and fellows.
- HOSHI@augusta.edu
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- (706) 721-0596
- CB 2404D
Education
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MB, Medicine (Foreign Doctorate) Tongji University, 1995
Certifications
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Rheumatology ABIM, 2020
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Internal Medicine ABIM, 2018
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PHY GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2020
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teaching Award Augusta University / MCG, 2025
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Outstanding Early Career Clinical Science Faculty Award Medical College of Georgia, 2025
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Career Development Scholar Program Augusta University, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RRHE 5000
Rheumatology
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GMED 5078
Introduction to Rheumatology
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VBIO 8020
New Frontiers in Vasc Bio
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GMED 5010
Rheumatology Externship
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MEDI 6320
Brain, Behavior, & Movement
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MEDI 6330
Healthcare Across the Lifespan
Teaching Interests
Clinical teaching for rheumatology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students, with emphasis on autoimmune diseases, diagnostic reasoning, and patient-centered rheumatologic care.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Combined Endurance and Resistance Exercise Mitigates Age-Associated Cardiac Dysfunction, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Monoclonal Gammopathy With Masked IgG Kappa Deposits in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Getting to the heart of cardiovascular complications associated with inflammatory arthritis, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Combined endurance and resistance exercise mitigates age-associated cardiac dysfunction, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Transgenic overexpression of HDAC9 promotes adipocyte hypertrophy, insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis in aging mice, 2024
Abstract
Research Interests
Research and clinical interests in lupus, APS, and autoimmune-driven cardiovascular disease, focusing on mechanisms of vascular injury, thrombosis, perivascular inflammation, and risk assessment for high-risk patients.
University Service
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Admission Committee of the Medical College of Georgia 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Committees of the Medical College of Georgia Faculty Senate 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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, American College of Rheumatology Early Career Investigator Committee 2023 - Present
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Division of Rheumatology Annual Program Review 2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Division of Rheumatology, Fellowship Selection Committee 2020 - Present
Professional Service
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American College of Rheumatology, Early Career Investigator 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Biomedicines 2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine 2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Healthcare 2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
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Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital 2006 - 2007