Michael Allen

Assistant Professor

Michael Allen

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Emergency Medicine

Bio

Dr. Allen grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. He received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from St Vincent College and his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a traditional rotating osteopathic internship at UPMC St Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh and his residency in Emergency Medicine at MCG. He served in the United States Army with assignments as a flight surgeon in the 10th Mountain Division and multiple positions at Eisenhower Army Medical Center including Chief of Emergency Medicine. He is currently the Vice Chair of Operational Medicine at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and is the medical director for Fort Eisenhower Fire and EMS. He is the Director of Quality for the Department of Emergency Medicine. He is as an oral board examiner for the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He is a member of both the Professional Ski Instructors of America and the National Ski Patrol. His wife Jennifer is the program director for the OB/GYN residency program and together they have a daughter and twin boys. His primary professional interests are medicolegal review, performance improvement, and pre-hospital emergency services.

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  • AF 2039

Education

  • DO, MedicineLake Erie College of Osteopath, 2007

  • BS, BiochemistrySaint Vincent College & Semina, 2003

Certifications

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor2023

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor2021

  • FellowAmerican College of Emergency Physicians, 2016

  • DiplomateAmerican Board of Emergency Medicine, 2014

  • Advanced Medical Life Support2014

  • Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor2014

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor2014

  • Certificate of Primary Training in Hyperbaric Medicine2013

  • Advanced Disaster Life Support2010

  • Advanced Disaster Life Support Instructor2010

  • Basic Disaster Life Support2010

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support2009

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support2007

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support2005

  • Essentials of Firefighting2000

  • Basic Life Support1997

  • Emergency Medical Technician - Basic1997

  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course1997

  • PHYState of GA, 2013

  • PHYPennsylvania Board of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008

Awards & Honors

  • Teaching Excellence Program AwardAugusta University, 2016

  • Meritorious Service MedalUnited States Military, 2016

  • Army Commendation Medal (1OLC)United States Military, 2013

  • Bronze Star MedalUnited States Military, 2009

  • Army Flight Surgeon BadgeUnited States Military, 2008

Teaching Interests

Performance Improvement
Medicolegal Review / Risk Management
Pre-Hospital Emergency Services

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Hyperventilation Associated Electrolyte Abnormalities, 2014
    Magazine/Trade Publication
  • Injuries and Issues Surrounding the Use of Conductive Energy Devices (TASERS), 2014
    Magazine/Trade Publication
  • Lesion of the Buccal Mucosa, 2013
    Magazine/Trade Publication

Department Service

  • Emergency Medicine Mock Oral Board Examiner2014 - 2022

  • Emergency Medicine Residency Interviewer2013 - 2017

  • Residency Clinical Competency Committee2013 - 2016

    Role:Committee Member
  • Chief Resident2012 - 2013

    Role:Other

College Service

  • Medical School Admissions Interviewer2021 - Present

    Role:Other

Professional Service

  • Examiner, American Board of Emergency Medicine2023 - Present

  • National Ski Patrol2020 - Present

  • Medical Director - Fort Eisenhower Fire and EMS2019 - Present

    Role:Other
  • Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine, DDEAMC Department of Emergency Medicine2019 - Present

  • Chief, DDEAMC Department of Emergency Medicine DDEAMC2013 - 2016

Public Service

  • Warren Baptist Church Youth Soccer Coach2021 - Present

    Role:Other
  • Captain, Firefighter/EMT, Saint Vincent Volunteer Fire Department1999 - 2003

    Role:Other
  • Emergency Medical Technician, Jeannette EMS1997 - 2003

    Role:Other
  • Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout1998

    Role:Other
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