Rachel Elam
Assistant Professor
Rachel Elam
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Medicine: Rheumatology
- relam@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2981
- (706) 446-0051
- HB 2041
Education
-
MD, Medicine Augusta University, 2015
-
MS, Biostatistics John Hopkins University, 2009
-
BA, Religion/Religious Studies University of Georgia, 2008
Certifications
-
Board Certified, Rheumatologist American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
-
Board Certified, Internist American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
-
PHY Ga Medical Board, 2018
Awards & Honors
-
MCG Exemplary Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching in Undergraduate Medical Education Augusta University / MCG, 2025
-
Star Performer in Patient Experience (5 Stars) Wellstar MCG Health, 2024
-
Annual Meeting Young Investigator Award The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), 2023
-
AU/MCG Woman Who Inspires AU/MCG 2023 Women in Medicine Month Campaign, 2023
-
Resident of the month Internal Medicine Residency Program at AUMC, 2018
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
-
GMED 5078
Introduction to Rheumatology
-
RRHE 5000
Rheumatology
-
GMED 5010
Rheumatology Externship
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Circulating neurodegenerative brain injury markers and hip fracture and fall hospitalizations: the Cardiovascular Health Study, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Persons with Cognitive Impairment and Dementia, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Risk of Vertebral Fracture in Individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease Secondary to Vasculitis, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Clinical Images: Vasculitic rash as a presenting symptom of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in a woman with primary antiphospholipid syndrome, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Diffuse orbital inflammation: an atypical manifestation of Behcet's disease, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Department Service
-
Wellstar Medical Group Rheumatology Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
-
Multidisciplinary Sarcoidosis Clinic, Rheumatology Director 2025 - Present
Role: Other
-
Department of Medicine Translational Research Program Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
-
Faculty GME Clinical Teaching Champion 2022 - Present
Role: Other
-
Faculty GME Patient Safety 2022 - Present
Role: Other
-
Faculty GME Wellness Champion, Rheumatology Department 2022 - Present
-
Annual Rheumatology Department Program Evaluation 2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
-
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Augusta University Chapter 2019 - 2020
Role: Other
University Service
-
MCG Graduate Medical Education committee, Special Program Review Subcommittee (SPRS) 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
-
Wellstar Medical Group Rheumatology Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
-
Wellstar Informatics, Council for the Oversight and Management of the Multispecialty Therapy Plans 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
-
Wellstar MCG Health, Access Steering Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
-
American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Rheumatoid Arthritis Guideline Team, Literature Review Team 2025 - Present
Role: Member
-
Department of Medicine Translational Research Program Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Member
Public Service
-
Rheumatology Research Foundation (RRF) Rheumatology Research Workshop, 2024 - Present
Role: Other
-
Hospital and public health center volunteer with Insight Argentina 2007 - 2007
Role: Other
-
Honors Program Student Council, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 2006 - 2007
Role: Committee Chair
-
Honors Program Student Council, University of Georgia 2004 - 2007
Role: Board Member
-
Keyboard Education for Youth 2004 - 2006
Role: Other