Melanie Wooten
Assistant Professor
Melanie Wooten
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pathology
- MEWOOTEN@augusta.edu
Education
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MD, Medicine University of Alabama Collegeo, 2015
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, G Georgia College & State Univer, 2011
Certifications
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Board Certification, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine American Board of Pathology, 2020
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Board Certification, Hematopathology American Board of Pathology, 2019
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Board Certification, Clinical Pathology American Board of Pathology, 2018
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PHY GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2018
Awards & Honors
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AY2022/23 Exemplary Teaching Award Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2024
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Outstanding Instructor of the Year Emory Healthcare Medical Laboratory Science Program, 2018
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Clinical Pathology Resident Award Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 5212
Mod 1: Hematology/Oncology
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MEDI 5226
Mod 2: GU
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MEDI 5232
Mod 3: Cardiopulmonary
Teaching Interests
General pathology topics, as well as specialty pathology topics including: clinical pathology, hematology/hematopathology, and transfusion medicine/blood banking. Additional interests include strategies for board exam preparation and career advising.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The unnecessary use of short tandem repeat testing on bone marrow samples in patients after 1 year following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Allergic reaction to psoralen-treated platelets: Real or coincidence?, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal - COVID-19 convalescent plasma donor recruitment experience from the perspective of a hospital transfusion medicine service, 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Daratumumab-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Retrospective Analyses Associate Hemostasis Activation Biomarkers With Poor Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19, 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Medical education, academic advising/career advising, and laboratory quality improvement.
Department Service
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Search Committee for Assistant Dean for Assessment and Evaluation 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Faculty Awards Committee 2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Action Research Team: Investigate and Improve Experiences with Career Advising Program 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Wellbeing Communities 2023 - Present
Role: Faculty Mentor
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Engagement Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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AABB, e-Learning Committee 2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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American Red Cross - Blood Drive - Blood Program Leader 2024 - 2024
Role: Program Organizer