Richard Sams

Medical Director

Richard Sams

Medical Director

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Family Medicine

Administration
Department of Institute for Public and Preventive Health

  • (706) 721-2820
  • HB 4021

Education

  • MD, Medicine Boston University, 1995

  • BA, Biology/Biological Sciences, General Boston University, 1991

Certifications

  • BLS AHA, 2023

  • PHY State of GA, 2017

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MEDI 6220

    Cardiopulmonary/Heme
  • MEDI 6240

    GI/GU/Endocrine
  • FMPC 5000

    Basic Clkshp Family Med
  • MEDI 6320

    Brain, Behavior, & Movement
  • MEDI 6120

    Foundations of Medicine
  • MEDI 6330

    Healthcare Across the Lifespan
  • MEDI 6130

    Musculoskeletal/Skin
  • RFAP 5000

    Family Practice

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Leadership through ethics: preliminary assessment of an innovative medical ethics education program., 2021
    Other
  • Medical student reflections: Chaplain shadowing as a model for compassionate care training., 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The Secret of Quality Is Love: A Qualitative Study Exploring Physician and Nurse Perspectives on What It Means to Love Their Patients., 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal