Matthew Kridel

Assistant Professor

Matthew Kridel

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neurology

  • (706) 721-6711
  • HF

Education

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology University of South Alabama, 2019

  • MS, Psychology, General University of South Alabama, 2016

  • BA, Psychology, General Gannon University, 2014

Certifications

  • Psychologist Georgia Secretary of State, 2021

  • Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) PSYPACT Commission, 2023

Awards & Honors

  • AY 2021/2022 Exemplary Teaching Award in Undergraduate Medical Education Medical College of Georgia, 2022

  • AY 2022/2023 Exemplary Teaching Award in Undergraduate Medical Education Medical College of Georgia, 2022

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MEDI 6220

    Cardiopulmonary/Heme
  • MEDI 6240

    GI/GU/Endocrine
  • MEDI 6320

    Brain, Behavior, & Movement
  • MEDI 6120

    Foundations of Medicine
  • MEDI 6330

    Healthcare Across the Lifespan
  • MEDI 6150

    MCG YOU+
  • MEDI 6130

    Musculoskeletal/Skin

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Risk factors of homelessness among sexual and gender minorities in the Southeastern U.S., 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Suicidality and Discriminatory Experiences with Healthcare Providers in LGBT Emerging Adults, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Functional Neurological Disorder, 2023
    Newsletter
  • A Scoping Review of Institutional Policies and Recommendations for Trans Inpatient Mental Health, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The Insomnia-suicide link across the life cycle: A review, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Department Service

  • Psychology Internship Match 2021 - Present

    Role: Other
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 2021 - 2023

    Role: Committee Chair
  • Psychiatry Residency Match 2021 - 2022

    Role: Other

College Service

  • CBL Faculty Upskilling 2022 - 2023

    Role: Other
  • Leadership Through Ethics - Medical Student Interest Group 2021 - 2022

    Role: Mentor

University Service

  • NAMI at Augusta University 2023 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor
  • Undergraduate Research and Fine Arts Conference 2022 - Present

    Role: Other

Professional Service

  • Integrated Specialty Care Advisory Group 2023 - Present

    Role: Task Force Member
  • Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity 2023 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
  • UK Research and Innovation 2022 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
  • Augusta Area Psychological Association 2022 - 2024

    Role: Officer, Other Officer
  • Division 17 Early Career Award Review Committee 2023 - 2023

    Role: Reviewer

Public Service

  • The Augusta Players 2022 - Present

    Role: Board Member
  • The Augusta Jr. Players Production of "Akeelah and the Bee" 2022 - 2022

    Role: Other