Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University

Fast Facts about Medical College of Georgia The influence of the state of Georgia’s only public medical school spans from its founding in 1828 as one of the nation’s first medical schools to its current role optimizing health care in Georgia and beyond through education, discovery and clinical service. The Medical College of Georgia, the founding school of Georgia Regents University, offers clinical training at approximately 135 sites across the state providing the full spectrum of medicine, from tertiary/quaternary care hospitals to small-town solo practices. The educational experience is anchored by MCG’s main campus in Augusta as well as regional clinical campuses based in Albany, Savannah, Brunswick and Rome and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. Research initiatives focus on illnesses that affect most Georgians and Americans, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Clinical service also targets the diverse needs of the state and nation, from frontline wellness care to complex care for the sickest adults and children.