Raulniña Uzzle

Assistant Professor, Medical Director and Clinical Director of Community Health Initiatives of Physician Assistant Studies

Email: ruzzle@agnesscott.edu

Academic Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Furman University
• Doctor of Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine

Professional Licensure and Certifications

• Family Medicine Physician Residency, Atlanta Medical Centers
• Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, American Board of Family Medicine
• Georgia Composite Medical Board, Physician Licensure
• Community of Health Centers Executive Management Program, The George Washington University School of Public Health
• Ambulatory Healthcare Management Certification, Harvard University School of Public Health

Teaching and Scholarly Interests

Dr. Raulniña Uzzle is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who began her career in 2000 at Oakhurst Medical Centers, Inc. (currently known as MedCura Health) upon graduating from residency. After serving 15 months as the first Clinical Director for Oakhurst’s first satellite center, she was appointed Chief Medical Officer. During her 24-year servant leadership tenure, Dr. Uzzle strategically navigated the organization’s expansion from one clinical site to thirteen clinical sites, successfully overseeing eight consecutive accreditations through The Joint Commission. Her teaching interests include education in the multifaceted clinical, business, and leadership aspects of community health. In her role as Medical Director and Clinical Director of Community Health Initiatives, Dr. Uzzle will guide the PA Program as we develop a robust and transformational curriculum that will prepare students to deliver high quality patient-centered care to the local community.

Professional Activities

• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), Member
• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), Member
• American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL), Member

Honors and Awards

• Physician-PA Partnership Award, Georgia Association of Physician Assistants
• Provider of the Year, Georgia Primary Care Association
• Mission Impossible Award, The George Washington University School of Public Health
• Doctor of the Day, 153^rd Georgia General Assembly
• Outstanding Physician Service Award, South Dekalb Community Development, Inc
• Spirit of the Dekalb Business Leadership of the Year, Dekalb County Chamber of Commerce