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Amanda Behr

Department Chair

Amanda Behr

Department Chair

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Medical Illustration

Administration
Department of The »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ School

Bio

Amanda Y. Behr, PhD, MA, CCA, CMI, FAMI, is a board-certified Medical Illustrator and Certified Clinical Anaplastologist who serves the Department of Medical Illustration as Chair and Professor.

  • (706) 446-5427
  • CJ 1102

Education

  • Ph.D., Health Services/Allied Health/ »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ, 2024

  • MA, Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools, 2004

  • BFA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies University of Georgia, 2002

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Anaplastologist Board for Certification of Clinical Anaplastology, 2014

  • Certified Medical Illustrator Board for Certification in Medical Illustration, 2005

Awards & Honors

  • Da Vinci Award for Exemplary Case Results International Anaplastology Association, 2021

  • AURI Award for Significant Contributions to »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ’s COVID-19 Response, Development of 3D Face Shields to Protect Clinical Staff from COVID-19 AURI , 2020

  • Award for Significant Contributions to »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ’s COVID-19 Response »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ Research Institute, 2020

  • Maurice Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Poster, First Place Innovations in Medical Education Conference, 2019

  • Maurice Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Poster, First Place, Partnership between Medical Education and Medical Illustration Programs. Innovations in Medical Education Conference, 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MILL 7650

    Surg Observ Sketching I

  • MILL 8021

    Bus. & Res. Mgmt. II

  • MILL 6671

    Electronic Media II

  • MILL 8200

    Independent Study

  • MILL 9211

    Investigation of a Problem II

  • MILL 9250

    Master's Project

  • MILL 6651

    Med Illust Tech 1B

  • MILL 6780

    Surgical Techniques

  • MILL 8020

    Bus. & Res. Mgmt. I

  • MILL 6670

    Electronic Media I

  • MILL 9210

    Invest of a Problem

  • MILL 7661

    Med Illust Tech IIB

  • MILL 6650

    Med Illustration Tec IA

Teaching Interests

• Medical Illustration
• Visuals for patient education
• 3D Modeling and Animation
• Design and print production
• Traditional illustration media
• Medical sculpture

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Mechanistic Insights Into Redox Damage of the Podocyte in Hypertension, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The Imaginative Work of Steven J. Harrison A Tribute to Our Friend and Colleague, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Spring Fest 2022, North Augusta Cultural Arts Council. North Augusta Arts and Heritage Center, 2022
    Art - Exhibition, Competitive
  • Augusta Handmade Fair, 2021
    Art - Arts Festival
  • WestoBoutique, 2021
    Art - Exhibition, Invitational

Research Interests

The integration of 3D printing and 3D scanning technologies in medicine:

• Use of DICOM data and 3D printing to create custom surgical implants and custom medical models for surgical planning and education.
• Use of 3D Design, 3D scanning and 3D printing in Anaplastology and other medical specialties such as OT and PT or education and patient treatment.
• Use of Serious Games and simulation for medical education.
• Role of Anaplastologist in facial or limb transplant teams.
• Visual standards for patient education materials.

Professional Service

  • Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology 2024 - 2026

    Role: Prepare/Grade Certification Exams

  • Board for Certification in Clinical Anaplastology 2021 - 2025

    Role: Officer, Treasurer