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Sharon Beall

Associate Professor

Sharon Beall

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Hospitalist

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Bio

Dr. Beall began her career in General Pediatrics but began work in Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC) in 2011 by serving as Medical Director for a local hospice company. While still working in her private practice, she was instrumental in developing an inpatient hospice program at AUMC, providing education in HPC across multiple learner levels, and starting a Pediatric Palliative Care consult service. She joined CHOG as full-time faculty in January of 2021 as Director of Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Services.

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Education

  • MD, MedicineAugusta University, 1990

  • MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, GGeorgia State University, 1986

  • BSED, Science Teacher Education/GeneGeorgia State University, 1984

Certifications

  • Controlled Substance Registration CertificateDrug Enforcement Administration/United States Dept of Justice, 1990

  • South Carolina Medical LicenseState of SC Dept of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, 2011

  • PHYGA Board of Medical Examiners, 2013

  • Hospice Medical Director Board CertificationHospice Medical Director Board Certification , 2014

  • PHYGA Board of Medical Examiners, 1992

  • American Board of Pediatrics Board CertificationAmerican Board of Pediatrics, 1993

Awards & Honors

  • E3 Award: Every Person. Every Encounter. Every TimePatient- and Family-Centered Care/Augusta University Medical Center, 2023

  • Patricia K. Sodomka Leadership AwardPatient- and Family-Centered Care/Augusta University Medical Center, 2023

  • Press-Ganey , 2023

  • AMWA Janet M. Glasgow Memorial AwardAmerican Medical Women's Association, 1990

  • Faculty Wives ScholarshipFaculty Wives Club/Medical College of Georgia, 1990

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • PEDS 5040

    Pediatric Palliative Care

  • RPED 5002

    Pediatrics General

Teaching Interests

Hospice and Palliative Care
Effective Communication with Patients/Families
Symptom Management

    Research Interests

    Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice

    Department Service

    • Children's Hospital of Georgia Medical Services Committee2021 - Present

      Role:Attendee, Meeting

    University Service

    • Augusta University Ethics Committee2021 - 2023

      Role:Attendee, Meeting

    Professional Service

    • Hands of Hope (home-based Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice program)2021 - Present

      Role:Other

    • Affinis Hospice2021 - 2023

      Role:Other

    Public Service

    • Dept of Family and Children's Services2021 - Present

      Role:Other

    • Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization2024 - 2025

      Role:Chair
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