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18,000 total participants in 511 regional AHEC activities and programs
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Facilitated 3,327 total student rotations in clinical pursuits across Georgia
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Partnered with 1,139 professionals to mentor graduating students
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(Augusta) »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ, home of the Medical College of Georgia, is one of only
four public comprehensive research institutions in the state of Georgia and the state's
only public medical school. Founded in 1828, MCG has regional campuses around the
state as well as an innovative three-year curriculum that allows students to tailor
their fourth year to their interests. |
| (Atlanta) Emory is a teaching institution with a curriculum that emphasizes medical
education and problem solving, aimed at educating students who will become leaders
in medicine and science. Partnership report for Emory (2025) |
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| (Macon) Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) is dedicated to educating physicians
to meet the health care needs of rural and other medically underserved areas of Georgia. MUSM also features a regional campus in Columbus. Partnership report for Mercer (2025) |
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| (Atlanta) Morehouse School of Medicine's focus is the preparation of physicians, especially
African-Americans and other minorities, to enter primary care specialties. Partnership report for Morehouse (2025) |
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| (Suwanee) PCOM-Georgia's primary focus is to train students from Georgia and nearby
southern states to practice osteopathic medicine and encourage them to locate in inner
cities and rural areas, which are experiencing a shortage of physicians. PCOM also
features a regional campus in Moultrie, the southwest corner of Georgia. Partnership report for PCOM-GA (2025) |
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AHEC develops and implements recruitment initiatives to increase knowledge of health professions and career pathways for students seeking a healthcare career.