Joshua Mihalcin, DO
PGY-3, Emergency Medicine
Augusta,GA
Summary
U.S. Army Captain and Emergency Medicine resident physician with leadership experience in high-reliability healthcare systems. Current Administrative Chief Resident (2025–2026), responsible for resident scheduling, operational coordination, and educational leadership in a Level I trauma center.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Resident, Administrative
Wellstar-Medical College of Georgia
06.2025 - Current
- Directed resident scheduling and staffing for >60 EM, FM, and Pediatric residents across multiple clinical sites, ensuring compliance with ACGME duty hours and institutional policies at a residency-driven emergency department serving ~85,000 annual patient visits
- Served as primary liaison between residents and program leadership, facilitating communication, conflict resolution, and operational problem-solving
- Led operational planning for block schedules, holiday coverage, vacation requests, and shift exchanges
Regional Representative
Georgia College of Emergency Physicians
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Established/maintained relationships with other GCEP members and faculty.
- Developed partnerships with county and state politicians regarding topics relating to physician practice in Georgia
- Contributed to the development of policies and guidelines related to Tort Reform and GCEP bylaws
- Represented Wellstar-MCG at the Georgia Emergency Medicine Leadership and Advocacy (GEMLA) conference
Communications Officer
Gold Humanism Honor Society
06.2022 - Current
- Built and strengthened relationships with members of community in order to promote positive.
- Cultivated productive relationships with medical school administration and over 20 peer clubs.
- Created and reported agendas of correspondence and monthly meetings within society
Club Vice President
Association Of Military Osteopathic Physicians
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Spearheaded club initiatives to achieve camaraderie.
- Planned, organized, and regulated monthly club policy and outreach meetings.
- Collaborated with executive board members to identify key events and opportunities that allowed members to advance in military medical interests.
- Created presentations of accumulated information to inform future club members of military match process and procedures.
Secretary/Club Treasurer
Christian Medical And Dental Association, NYITCOM
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Drafted monthly treasury reports to support club executive board decision-making needs of club events and merchandise.
- Used Excel and Google sites to prepare external audit documentation and financial reports to assist Student Government in operational planning and key decision making.
- Created and distributed formal reports regarding $1200 worth of transactions from club meetings and club outreaches
Class Vice President
NYITCOM At Arkansas State, Class 2023
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Represented over 100 students' ideas, concerns, and requests to administrative officers for policy change.
- Ensured student and staff safety with administration and academic infrastructure planning.
- Developed central information system for student participation in local volunteer opportunities.
Cadet
US Army ROTC
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Platoon Leader: Leader of 25-30 cadets. Planned and executed combat related training and physical fitness events.
- Battalion Commander: Head cadet of coordination for planning of TCU Horned Frog 2018 Field Training Exercise (FTX) for over 200 cadets spanning 4 ROTC programs.
- Color Guard OIC: Planned, coordinated, and executed 12 military color guard events in Waco and greater Waco area.
- Special Schools attended: Basic Airborne Course
Intern
Cornerstone Orthopedics
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Observed 75+ orthopedic surgical operations while strengthening anatomical and physiologic knowledge through surgeon-guided support
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Assisted in informing patient's family of initial goals, updates, and final results of procedures
Scribe
ProScribe
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Reviewed hundreds of records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
- Documented complete information regarding examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details into charts.
- Mastered aspects of patient charting and navigating patient records using Epic.
- Selected appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for records.
Intern/Missionary Volunteer
AMG International
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted in over 120 major and minor surgeries.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Delivered over 15 water filtration systems to farming families living away from central society.
- Applied sutures, staples or other materials to close skin, fascia, or muscular wound layers.
- Assisted anesthesiologist with administering various types of anesthesia, including general, regional, and monitored sedation, for a diverse range of surgical procedures.
Education
Graduate Medical Education - Emergency Medicine
Wellstar-Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA06.2026
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jonesboro, AR05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2019
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO07.2015
Volunteerism
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Waco, TX (2017)
Emergency Department- Volunteer
- Aided Nurses and Medical Technicians in prepping patients for physicians' exams.
- Ensured patient-focused care and comfort in 30+ room ED.
- Gathered needed supplies for Nurses and Medical Technicians.
Rock Steady Boxing, Inc.- Jonesboro, AR and Rogers, AR (2019)
- Attended weekly boxing fitness classes to encourage Parkinson's patients in medium-high intensity exercise.
- Assisted patients with donning and removing fitness equipment and maintaining stability.
- Communicated with local patients to inquire of interest and provide information for program.
First Presbyterian- Rogers, AR (2021)
- Restocked and organized supplies for preparation of packaging logistics.
- Went above and beyond to help recipients with food insecurity and provide basic diet staples.
- Maintained inventory of food supplies to ensure equity in distribution of supplies.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance- Rogers, AR (Current)
- Engaged, assisted and empowered military veterans and first responders to live a meaningful and productive life.
- Provided camaraderie and peer support to receive fosters healing and prevent veteran/responders suicide.
- Maintained deployability to participate in mission support for disaster response missions.
Accomplishments
Pecha Kucha Presentation - Resident Lecture (2025)
- Coastal Emergency Medicine Conference, Kiawah, SC
- "War! What is it Good For? Maybe Something"
Pecha Kucha Presentation, 3rd Place - Resident Lecture (2024)
- Coastal Emergency Medicine Conference, Kiawah, SC
- "Nebulized Vasodilators in Right Ventricular Heart Strain"
Outstanding Cadet Scholarship Award (2018,2016)
- Military Officer's Association of America
- Exceptional potential in military leadership
Bennet Resilience Award (2017)
- Texas Christian Army ROTC
- Outstanding mental toughness, mental agility, and physical endurance
Outstanding Cadet Award/Citation (2017)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
- Exceptional leadership ability
Outstanding Student (2016)
- Baylor University J. Harry and Anna Jeanes Honors Week
- Highest GPA in Military Science Studies Department
Affiliations
- American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- American Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
- Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA)
- Georgia College of Emergency Medicine (GCEP)
- Georgia Medical Society
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
Timeline
Chief Resident, Administrative
Wellstar-Medical College of Georgia
06.2025 - Current
Regional Representative
Georgia College of Emergency Physicians
07.2024 - 06.2025
Communications Officer
Gold Humanism Honor Society
06.2022 - Current
Club Vice President
Association Of Military Osteopathic Physicians
06.2020 - 05.2021
Secretary/Club Treasurer
Christian Medical And Dental Association, NYITCOM
05.2020 - 05.2021
Class Vice President
NYITCOM At Arkansas State, Class 2023
09.2019 - 05.2020
Intern/Missionary Volunteer
AMG International
06.2017 - 07.2017
Scribe
ProScribe
12.2016 - 12.2017
Intern
Cornerstone Orthopedics
06.2015 - 08.2018
Cadet
US Army ROTC
08.2014 - 05.2019
Graduate Medical Education - Emergency Medicine
Wellstar-Medical College of Georgia
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Baylor University
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Red Rocks Community College