Amber Casado
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physician Assistant Program
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physician Assistant
Bio
Ms. Casado is an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Department. She has practiced clinically in hospital medicine since 2018. She graduated with her Master of Physician Assistant in 2017.
Education
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MPAS, Physician AssistantAugusta University, 2017
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, GAugusta University, 2014
Certifications
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Georgia State LicenseGeorgia Composite Medical Board, 2017
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NCCPA Board CertificationNCCPA, 2017
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ACLSAmerican Heart Association, 2016
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BLSAmerican Heart Association, 2014
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Physician Assistant National Certifying ExamNCCPA, 2017
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Advanced Cardiac Life SupportAmerican Health Association, 2016
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Basic Life SupportAmerican Health Association, 2014
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DEALDrug Enforcement, 2020
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PHAGa Medical Board, 2017
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ACLAHA, 2021
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BLSAHA, 2021
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BLSAHA, 2019
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BLSAHA, 2018
Awards & Honors
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Inspiration Educator/Mentor AwardAU College of Allied Health Sciences, 2024
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Leadership Columbia County Executive Forum GraduateColumbia County, 2024
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Inspirational EducatorMentor AwardCollege of Allied Health Sciences, 2024
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Clinical Excellence APP AwardAugusta University Medical Center Hospitalist Division, 2022
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Clinical Excellence APP AwardAugusta University Medical Center Hospitalist Division, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PHAS 5316
Critical Care
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PHAS 5360
Ev Based Medicine & Med Writ
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PHAS 5317
Professional Practices III
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PHAS 5228
A, P, G II
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PHAS 6027
Adult Medicine Practicum
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PHAS 5230
Clin Skills Integra & App II
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PHAS 5224
Gastroenterology
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PHAS 5223
Nephrology/Urology
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PHAS 6071
Senior Thesis II
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PHAS 6120
TA Elective
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PHAS 5140
Clin Skill Integration & App I
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PHAS 5115
Physical Assessment
Teaching Interests
Asynchronous learning; Gastroenterology; Multi-media learning; Evidence based medicine; Physical Exam and Diagnosis
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Check, Detect, Protect: How Primary Care Providers Can Help Fight Human Papillomavirus, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Alarming Rise in Colorectal Cancer Among Younger Adults, 2023
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Asynchronous learning on student success; The uses of multi-media on student learning and success; Hospital medicine; Physician assistants in inpatient medicine
Department Service
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
