J.R. Barrett
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine
Bio
An Augusta native, JR Barrett attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience prior to the Medical College of Georgia for his M.D. He went on to complete an Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Pennsylvania. JR currently lives in Evans, GA with his wife, Amanda, and their daughter, Kahlan.
Education
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MD, Medicine
Augusta University, 2013
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BA, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University, 2009
Certifications
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
American Heart Association, 2020
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Basic Life Support
American Heart Association, 2020
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association, 2017
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Advanced Trauma Life Support
American College of Surgeon, 2013
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PHY
GA Composite Medical BRD, 2017
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Diplomate, American Board of Emergency Medicine
American Board of Emergency Medicine,
Awards & Honors
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2021 Faculty Educator Award
Emergency Medicine Residency, Medical College of Georgia, 2021
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Exemplary Teaching Award 2019-2020, Graduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia, 2021
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Exemplary Teaching Award 2019-2020, Undergraduate Medical Education
Medical College of Georgia, 2021
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Dean's Summer Research Fellow
Medical College of Georgia, 2010
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Division Champion
Myrtle Beach Triathlon, Myrtle Beach, SC, 2010
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Feedback methods, simulation, bedside teaching
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- EGFR upregulation in breast cancer cells: a key mechanism of escape from antiestrogen induced death, autophagy, and senescence. , 2022
Abstract
- Carbon Monoxide, Cyanide, and House Fire Management, 2021
Broadcast Media
- Procedural Sedation in the Emergency Department, 2016
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Rapamycin up-regulation of autophagy reduces infarct size and improves outcomes in both permanent MCAL, and embolic MCAO, murine models of stroke., 2014
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Bortezomib blocks the catabolic process of autophagy via a cathepsin-dependent mechanism, affects endoplasmic reticulum stress and induces caspase-dependent cell death in antiestrogen-sensitive and resistant ER+ breast cancer cells., 2010
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
depression in the Emergency Department, antibiotic resistance in sexually transmitted diseases
Department Service
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Emergency Medicine Lecture Evaluation Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Emergency Medicine Wellness Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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3+ GME Advisor, Medical College of Georgia
2020 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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Program Evaluation and Accreditation Subcommittee(PEAS
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Medical Student Advising and Mentorship, Medical College of Georgia
2019 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Medical College of Georgia Admissions Committee
2019 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Advisor, SAFE(Scrubs addressing the Firearm Academic), Medical College of Georgia
2020 - 2021
Role: Faculty Advisor
University Service
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Emergency Medicine Resident Wellness Committee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2017
Role: Committee Chair
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ALIEM Wellness Think Tank, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2016 - 2017
Role: Other
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Graduate Medical Education Committee, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2016 - 2017
Role: Other
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Medical Student Education Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2013 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Resident Mentor Program for Medical Students, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2013 - 2017
Role: Mentor
Professional Service
