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MCG Statewide Faculty Development Conference 2026


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Add to Calendar MCG Statewide Faculty Development Conference 2026 5/28/2026 1:00:00 PM 5/30/2026 12:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://mcg.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=36549 Description: MCG Statewide Faculty Development Conference 2026 is an opportunity for MCG community faculty, educational affiliates, and academic leadership to connect, recognize current transitions in medical education, inspire innovation in curricular implementation and learner professional development. Jekyll Island Convention Center, 75 Beachview Dr. N. false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM - Saturday, May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM, Jekyll Island Convention Center, 75 Beachview Dr. N., Jekyll Island, GA

Registration

*IMPORTANT: Please read before proceeding:
- There will be NO on-site registration available at the 2026 conference.
- Conference registration must be completed in order to be reimbursed for travel expenses (see guidelines below).

Please see the reimbursement details linked below: 
Office of Academic Affairs - Reimbursement Guidelines for Jekyll 2026


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (12.00 hours), Non-Physician Credit For Attending An AMA PRA Category 1 Event (12.00 hours)

Overview
MCG Statewide Faculty Development Conference 2026 is an opportunity for MCG community faculty, educational affiliates, and academic leadership to connect, recognize current transitions in medical education, inspire innovation in curricular implementation and learner professional development.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Connect MCG/AU with statewide community faculty, educational affiliates, and academic leadership, recognize current transitions in medical education, inspire innovation in curricular implementation and learner professional development.
  2. Recognize advances and changes in the MCG clinical curriculum
  3. Recognize and better address current transitions in medical education
  4. Inspire and identify innovations in curricular implementation and learner professional development.

Accreditation
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ACCME


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

The Medical College of Georgia reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
The Medical College of Georgia is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.


Please refer to the Community Faculty Reimbursement Guidelines for instructions and helpful details. 

Notes:

Book before 4/27/26 to obtain the discounted rate. 
The maximum reimbursement per night for hotel is $504 (before fees and taxes).
The State of Georgia cannot reimburse lodging that takes place at a personal rental property (e.g., AirBnB, VRBO, etc.).

 

Hotels with an MCG Group Rate:

Westin  
110 Ocean Way, Jekyll Island, GA 31527           
Westin booking Medical College of Georgia 2026 
912.201.2000

Courtyard
178 South Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA  31527        
Courtyard booking Medical College of Georgia 2026
912.319.5855

Holiday Inn
701 Beachview Dr N, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Holiday Inn Resort booking Medical College of GA 2026
912.635.2211
*If MCG’s room block reaches full capacity, the Holiday Inn has graciously offered to host a complimentary welcome cocktail reception for their guests!

The Medical College of Georgia’s Office for Continuing Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Faculty Photos
Lauren E Watkins
Clerkship Coordinator II - MCG Academic Affairs
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Activity Administrator
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Michelle Krupp, EdD, MS
Associate Dean for Faculty Development - MCG Academic Affairs
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Evans, GA
Course Director, Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Sameera Azeem, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Health Behavior
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Evans, GA
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Jazzmine Basham, DO
Chattanooga , TN
Faculty
Soumia Brakta, MD
Assistant Professor
Augusta University
Evans, Georgia
Faculty
Michael Brands, PhD
Regents' Professor of Physiology; Vice Dean, MCG Academic Affairs
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Evans, GA
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Paul Brock, MD
Assoc Dean Campus NW - Clinical; Associate Professor of Surgery
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
rome, Georgia
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Shilpa Brown, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine Assistant Dean Curriculum (Clinical Integration) Director: Patient Centered Learning and Physical Diagnosis Course Director: Ambulatory Medicine Selective General Internal Medicine
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
evans, Georgia
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Thaddeus Carson, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
North Augusta, SC
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Tracy Casanova, PhD
Psychologist
Augusta Univeristy
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
Faculty
Kelly Culbertson, MD
Rome, GA
Faculty
Koosh Desai, MD
Assistant Dean
Medical College of Georgia SW Campus
Leesburg,ga, Ga
Faculty
Dixon Freeman, MD
Campus Ast Dean Curriculum NW; Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Rome, GA
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Elizabeth Gray, MD, MBA
Associate Dean; Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University - Georgia Southern Partnership
Savannah, Georgia
Faculty
Michael W. Groves, MD
Associate Professor
Augusta University; Medical College of Georgia
North Augusta, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
David Hess, MD
Dean, Medical College of Georgia, Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs and Integration, Professor of Neurology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Joseph Hobbs, MD
GAFP Tollison Distinguished University Chair; Professor; Emeritus Faculty
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Matthew Kridel, PhD
Assistant Professor
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Faculty
David L Kriegel II, MD
Program Director; Professor - Department of Family Medicine
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Aiken, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Eric M Lewkowiez, MD, Administrator
Associate Dean
Medical College of Georgia
Evans, Georgia
Faculty
Janelle McGill, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Program Director, Pediatric Student Education Program
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Evans, GA
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Jaine McKenzie, MD
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgeon; Assistant Professor of Surgery
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Evans, GA
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Chris Melcher, JD
Vice President and General Counsel
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia
Faculty
Viktoria Nurpeisov , MD
Dunwoody, Georgia
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Douglas Patten, MD
Associate Dean, SW Regional Campus
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
dawson, GA
Faculty
Faculty Photos
Ashley Saucier, MD
Assistant Dean for Evaluation Accreditation and CQI; Director of Medical Student Education for Department of Family and Community Medicine; Associate Professor
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Grovetown, Georgia
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Jeffery Talbert, PhD
Professor and Department Chair
Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Jennifer Tucker, MD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs; Associate Professor - Department of Emergency Medicine; Department of Pediatrics
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Danielle Weiss, MD
Neurology Clerkship Director
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Faculty
Carolyn Zahler-Miller, MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Evans, GA
Faculty
Grant or research support-Merck (Any division) (Relationship has ended)
Faculty Photos
Eric Zevallos, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
North Augusta, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Conference Check-In
12:45PM - 5:00PM
Oceanside Check-In Desk
Educator Boot Camp - Incorporating AI into Clinical Teaching & Learning
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Matthew Kridel, PhD

Title IX - Mistreatment
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Michelle Krupp, EdD, MS
Chris Melcher, JD
Jennifer Tucker, MD

Community Faculty Advisory Board Meeting
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Michael Brands, PhD

Speacialty Breakouts
4:15PM - 5:45PM
Janelle McGill, MD
Thaddeus Carson, MD
Sameera Azeem, MD
David L Kriegel II, MD
Danielle Weiss, MD
Eric Zevallos, MD
Soumia Brakta, MD
Eric M Lewkowiez, MD, Administrator

Conference Check-In
5:30PM - 7:30PM
The Westin
Dean's Reception
6:00PM - 7:30PM
The Westin
Friday, May 29, 2026
Welcome & Breakfast
7:30AM - 8:00AM
Michael Brands, PhD

Faculty Development Update & Conference Overview
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Michelle Krupp, EdD, MS

Plenary - AI in Medicine Continuum
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Jeffery Talbert, PhD

Breakout Session: Dean's Listening Post
9:45AM - 10:30AM

Breakout Session: Enriching Clinical Experiences with Community Leadership Opportunities
9:45AM - 10:30AM
Douglas Patten, MD
Koosh Desai, MD

Breakout Session: How to Best Prepare Students for Residency in Clinical Rotations: PD/DIO Perspectives
9:45AM - 10:30AM

Breakout Session: FQHC
9:45AM - 10:30AM

Community Faculty/Preceptor PANEL
10:45AM - 11:15AM

New Clerkship Assessment Form
11:15AM - 11:30AM

Breakout Session: GME
11:45AM - 12:30PM

Breakout Session: Telemedicine
11:45AM - 12:30PM

Breakout Session: Physician Advocacy
11:45AM - 12:30PM

Breakout Session: Spinning Plates: Managing Clinic/Teaching/Wellness
11:45AM - 12:30PM

Lunch: Listening Post Highlights & Campus Updates
12:30PM - 1:30PM
David Hess, MD

Cocktail Reception
5:00PM - 6:00PM

Dinner & Awards
6:00PM - 7:30PM

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Breakfast & Regional Campus Breakout Sessions
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Douglas Patten, MD
Elizabeth Gray, MD, MBA
Koosh Desai, MD

PANEL
8:45AM - 9:30AM

Educator Skills Workshop
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Carolyn Zahler-Miller, MD
Shilpa Brown, MD

Clerkship Takeaways
11:00AM - 11:20AM

PANEL: From Campus to Community: How Partnerships Stregnthen MCG's Statewide Mission
11:20AM - 12:00PM
David Hess, MD (Moderator)

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