Matthew Powell
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pathology: Anatomic Pathology
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Dermatology
Education
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MD, Medicine
Georgia Regents University, 2015
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
University of Georgia, 2009
Certifications
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Dermatopathology Board Certification
American Board of Pathology, 2021
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Anatomic Pathology Board Certification
American Board of Pathology, 2019
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Clinical Pathology Board Certification
American Board of Pathology, 2019
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PHY
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners,
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PHY
State of Ga, 2018
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PHY
Ga Comp Med Brd, 2015
Awards & Honors
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Faculty Recognition Award
Medical College of Georgia / Augusta University, 2023
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USCAP Ambassador
Augusta University, 2019
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A. Bleakley Chandler, MD Resident Award for Excellence in Pathology
Augusta University, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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DERM 5003
Advanced Dermatology
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RDER 5000
Dermatology
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DERM 5001
Dermatology Externship
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RPAT 5000
Pathology
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PATH 5014
Pathology Off-Campus Extn.
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PATH 5003
Surgical Pathology Extn.
Teaching Interests
I am passionate about teaching dermatopathology and surgical pathology with a focus on clinicopathologic correlation.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Diffuse Vulvar Papules in a Patient with Crohn’s Disease, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising Within Discoid Lupus Erythematosus—Utilizing Acitretin and Hydroxychloroquine to Preoperatively Decrease Lupus Burden, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Acral lentiginous melanoma in situ on the palm with a diffuse parallel furrow pattern, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome with unique distribution in a man with autoimmune disease, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- How Do We Fill in the GAP?, 2023
Newsletter
Research Interests
My current research interests center around clinicopathologic correlation and drug related adverse events and unusual dermatologic responses to novel therapies.
Department Service
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Residency Program Evaluation Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Resident Program Evaluation Committee
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee
2022 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Search Committee
2021 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Georgia Association of Pathology
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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GME Due Process Sub-Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Residency Due Process Ad Hoc Comittee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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GME Policy Sub-Committee
2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
Public Service
