Jennifer Allen
Professor
Jennifer Allen
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Bio
Dr. Allen grew up in Columbia, SC, where she attended the University of South Carolina Honors College and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then continued her studies at the Medical University of South Carolina and received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2010. She completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia and joined the General Ob-Gyn faculty division at Augusta University in 2014. She is board certified and has a special interest in menopause and midlife health, as well as gynecologic surgery. Dr. Allen is one of only a few Certified Menopause Practitioners in the CSRA. She is a member of The Menopause Society and International Menopause Society and serves on the IMS Education Committee.
Dr. Allen has served as the Residency Program Director since 2020 and participates on many committees at the departmental, institutional, and state levels. She has a passion for leadership and teaching and has completed a Teaching Scholars fellowship through the Educational Innovation Institute at AU, as well as the APGO Scholars and Leaders program. She has won numerous local and national teaching awards (APGO, ACOG, MCG Exemplary Teaching awards 2016-present).
Dr. Allen attends Abilene Baptist Church and resides in Evans, GA with her husband, an Emergency Medicine physician, and their three children.
- JENALLEN@augusta.edu
- (762) 375-2542
- BB 7513
Education
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MD, Medicine Medical University of South Ca, 2010
Certifications
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Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ABOG, 2017
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Basic Written Examination in Obstetrics and Gynecology ABOG, 2014
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Physician License GA Composite Medical Board, 2014
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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Basic Life Support
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PHY GA Composite Medical Board, 2014
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Georgia Resident Training Permit
Awards & Honors
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APGO Scholars and Leaders Program Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) , 2023
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2021-2022 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award Medical College of Georgia, 2022
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2022 Light the Night, 1st Place Friends & Family Fundraising Award, Stager Strong Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Augusta Chapter, 2022
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2020-2021 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award Medical College of Georgia, 2021
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2019 - 2020 MCG Exemplary Teaching Award Medical College of Georgia, 2020
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OBGN 5008
Benign Gynecology Extn.
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ROBG 5000
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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OBGN 5000
Basic Clkshp OBGYN
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OBGN 5011
OB/GYN Research
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PHAS 5312
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Teaching Interests
Menopause Education
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- From Training to Certification: Using CREOG In-Training Exam Scores to Preditct ABOG Exam Success., 2025
Abstract - Unspoken and Untaught: Addressing the Gap in Menopause Education, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Covid-19 as a risk factor for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A retrospective cohort study. , 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: Characteristics, Risk Factors and Its Association with Depression Scores and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy. , 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Effective menopause education methods: addressing the needs of current medical trainees. , 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Menopause
Cervical Precancer and Cancer
Curriculum Development
Residency Education and Performance Improvement
Department Service
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Clinical Informaticist 2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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OBGYN Residency Mock Oral Exam Interviewer 2017 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Residency Interview Committee 2018 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Medical Student Career Advisor 2014 - Present
University Service
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Clinical Informatics 2017 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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2018-2019 The Bob Trot 5K Benefit Fund 2018 - 2019
Role: Chairperson
Professional Service
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Med Ed Portal 2018 - Present
Role: Reviewer
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AU OBGYN Research Day 2018 - Present
Role: Conference-Related
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Women in Medicine Group for OB/GYN Residents 2015 - Present
Role: Director
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Clothing Drive for Safe Homes of Augusta 2014 - Present
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Child Family Health International 2012 - 2012
Role: Other
Public Service
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SIHLE 2018 - Present
Role: Mentor