Renuka Mehta
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Infectious Diseases
- REMEHTA@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-4402
- M 137
Education
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MBBS, Medicine
Ranchi University, 1987
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BS, Biological and Physical Sciences
Ranchi University, 1979
Certifications
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Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator CHSE
Society of simulation in Healthcare , 2024
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Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator CHSE
Society of simulation in Healthcare , 2018
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Clinical Simulation Certificate Program
University of Indiana, 2017
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Augusta University Authentic Women Leaders Inaugural Pipeline.
Augusta University, 2017
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Fellow of Critical Care Medicine
Society of Critical care Medicine , 2016
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Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics , 2014
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Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development
AAMC, 2011
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Medical Educational Research Certification (MERC)
AAMC, 2010
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ABPEDS
American Board of Pediatrics, 2018
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PHY
GA State Bd Medical Examiners, 2001
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ABPEDS
American Board of Pediatrics, 2008
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PHY # 049921
GA State Bd Medical Examiners, 2001
Awards & Honors
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15 years Service award
IRB, 2024
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SOM Exemplary Teaching award for students
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2024
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SOM Exemplary Teaching award for students
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2023
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SOM exemplary Teaching award for Residents
Medical College of Georgia at AU, 2022
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SOM Exemplary Teaching award for students
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2022
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6110
Patient Centered Learning 1
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MEDI 6310
Patient Centered Learning 3
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MEDI 6610
PCL - Enrichment Fall
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PEDS 5018
Pediatric Critical Care
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RPED 5004
Pediatrics Critical Care
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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MEDI 6210
Patient Centered Learning 2
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MEDI 6620
PCL - Enrichment Spring
Teaching Interests
I enjoy teaching medical students, Residents and fellows in critical care settings in Resuscitation and procedural skills using simulated techniques. My emphasis is learners to use critical thinking, self reflection and personal wellbeing.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis with Progression to Brain Death Following Naegleria Fowleri Infection in a Teenage Female, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- 126: RAPID PROGRESSION TO BRAIN DEATH IN PRIMARY AMEBIC MENINGOENCEPHALITIS, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Effect of Disease Severity, Age of Child, and Clinic No-Shows on Unscheduled Healthcare Use for Childhood Asthma at an Academic Medical Center, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The relationship between Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and death from cardiovascular disease or opioid use in counties across the United States (2009–2018), 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The relationship between Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and death from cardiovascular disease or opioid use in counties across the United States (2009–2018), 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research focus is on Patient's outcome related to PICU admissions in variety of illnesses like Asthma, Diabetes, Obesity and congenital heart disease. I am also interested in understanding tools to improves learners wellbeing as well.
Department Service
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MCG Resident Wellbeing Committee. 07/2017- Present
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Resident Program Evaluation Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Resident, Clinical Competency Committee.
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pedistrac Vascular Team
2010 - Present
Role: Other
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Medical Director CPR Committee
2005 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
College Service
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LCME Self-Study Committee # 3
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Chair, MCG Ronald McDonald House Charities Club for Medical students
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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4. Member, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Health Disparities Graduate Medical Education Sub-Committee.
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Health Disparities Graduate Medical Education Sub-Committee.
2020 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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APPD Research & Scholar taskforce Committee
2014 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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SCCM Pediatric Online Module Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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SCCM Pediatric Sepsis Guideline Committee
2012 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Emergency Medical Services for Children, Region VI Georgia
2007 - Present
Role: Other
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AHA
- 2015
Role: Other
Public Service
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Pediatric Lation Clinic
2024 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Pediatric Lation Clinic
2024 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Pediatric Lation Clinic
2023 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Pediatric Lation Clinic
2023 - Present
Role: Mentor
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Ronald Mcdonald
2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
