Robert Pendergrast
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
Bio
Professor, Pediatrics. Director Adolescent Medicine training for residency. Mind-Body Medicine for chronic pain. International leader clinical hypnosis for children in healthcare settings.
- RPENDERG@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-2456
- BG 2107
Education
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MPH, Public Health Education and Promotion
Johns Hopkins University, 1988
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MD, Medicine
Medical College of Georgia, 1983
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BA, Music
Furman University, 1979
Certifications
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American Board of Pediatrics, Sub-Board in Adolescent Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics, 1999
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PHY
GA STATE MEDICAL BOARD, 1988
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ABPEDS
American Board of Pediatrics, 1988
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teacher (for undergraduate medical education)
Medical College of Georgia Department of Pediatrics, 2020
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Teacher of the Year
Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia, 2020
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Exemplary Teacher Award
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, Department of Pediatrics, 2014
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Exemplary Teacher Award
Georgia Health Sciences University, Department of Pediatrics, 2012
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Exemplary Teacher Award
Medical College of Georgia, Department of Pediatrics, 2010
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Adolescent Primary Care
Behavior change in medicine
Mind-Body Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Nutrition
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome., 2020
Other
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders Part 1., 2020
Other
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders Part 2., 2020
Other
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME-CFS): A Clinical Challenge, 2019
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Incorporating Hypnosis into Pediatric Clinical Encounters, 2017
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Chronic pain
Clinical Hypnosis
Primary care for teens
