Kathryn McLeod
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
- KSMCLEOD@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2456
- (706) 721-3295
- BG 2116
Education
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MD, Medicine
Medical College of Georgia, 1995
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BS, Chemistry, General
University of Richmond, 1991
Certifications
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Board Certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics, 2022
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Board Certified in Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics, 1998
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Lactation Consultant
IBCLC, 2007
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ABPNPM
Neonatal Resuscitation Prg, 2025
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DEAL
SC Controlled Substances, 2025
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PHY
State of GA, 1997
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BLS
AHA, 2014
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MERC (Medical Education Research Certificate)
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teaching Award
GME, 2024
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Exemplary Teaching Award
MCG, 2022
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Exemplary Teaching award
MCG, 2020
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Pediatric Teacher of the Year
MCG, 2019
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Caught in the Act of Great Teaching Award
MCG, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5000
Basic Clkshp in PEDS
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PEDS 5039
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
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PEDS 5009
Pediatric Sub-I
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
Teaching Interests
I enjoy clinical teaching with residents and students , and I'm an IBCLC and breastfeeding advocate.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Failure to Thrive in Childhood, 2022
Broadcast Media
- Breastfeeding: Best for Baby and Mother, 2008
- Core body temperature during competition in the heat: National boys’ 14s junior tennis championships, 2007
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Adiposity Is Related to Gender Differences in Impaired Stress-Induced Pressure Natriuresis, 2003
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Breastfeeding, visual diagnosis, pediatric hospital medicine.
Professional Service
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EPIC Breastfeeding
2010 - Present
Role: Other
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GA Chapter Breastfeeding
2010 - Present
Role: Other
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EPIC Breastfeeding Physician Advisory Committee
2007 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Georgia Physician Breastfeeding Advisory Committee
2007 - Present
Role: Committee Member
