School of Medicine News

Students in the school’s Class of 2030 donned their white coats for the first time.

Students in the University of Georgia School of Medicine’s inaugural class travel the state for a firsthand introduction to Georgia’s healthcare landscape.

The 64 students begin their medical school journey with orientation and a statewide tour.

The program offers mentorship, clinical exposure, and academic support for student-athletes pursuing careers in medicine.

The Class of 2029 began practicing on July 1.

The school received more than 2,000 applicants in a two-week admissions cycle

She will provide oversight, coordination and administration of student affairs functions

Inaugural class of 60 expected to begin this fall

LCME accreditation clears path for UGA to recruit future physicians for fall 2026

He will provide strategic oversight, drive innovation in the medical school’s curriculum

The site visit is a significant milestone toward obtaining preliminary accreditation

On February 14, 2025, the School of Medicine was granted candidate status from LCME.

The accreditation application was successfully submitted in November.

The Board of Regents voted to approve the degree on Nov. 12.

In February, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized the University of Georgia to establish a new independent School of Medicine. In the time since, the university has hit many important milestones toward the establishment of this critical new school.