Augusta University
Stacey Eidson“Residents and fellows are key to attracting and retaining more doctors in Georgia," says David C. Hess, MD.
Milledge Austin“At AU and Wellstar, our culture is about never being satisfied — always looking for ways to improve patient care, education and research,” says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Hannah Litteer“I think this also creates a reputation for MCG in the Southeast region, and all those programs are continuing to send their fellows here,” says Shaheen Islam, MD.
Paige Tucker"Students have to be a little extroverted. They have to be flexible and have an attitude geared toward helping others learn,” says Soma Mukhopadhyay, PhD.
“It brings together professionals and educators from several of our partners and neighbors in the region," says Alexander Schwarzmann, PhD.
“It really does feel like a dramatic shift, both for our team and how we've been empowered to work more collaboratively together," says A.J. Kleinheksel, PhD.
“Our collaboration with Wellstar Health System has opened doors to more training sites for both students and residents," says AU President Russell T. Keen.
Haley Crain"This experience is not only engaging students but also helping shape their professional identities and transform the future of health care," says Joann Denemark, PhD.
Miguelangelo HernandezAfua Agyapong, PhD, conceived the idea of a baby lab, which was designed to give students early childhood observation opportunities that are often difficult to access.
Nina SligarA new agreement between the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia will help nursing students seamlessly advance their education and careers.
Augusta University faculty have been participating with Affordable Learning Georgia since its inception in 2014, saving over 17,000 students more than $2.3 million.
Rebecca GaylorThe Graduate School at Augusta University provides a wide range of resources to help graduate students take the next steps in their careers.
The division has also expanded to include the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, becoming the only public medical school in Georgia to offer the program.
“We want new faculty to know they have a place where they are supported, cared for and nurtured," says Tiana Curry-McCoy, PhD.
"Our goal is to attract students who are passionate about advancing health care through discovery and innovation," says Elena Dent, PhD.
Stacey Hudson“Consolidating the dental hygiene department under DCG has the potential to achieve more efficient use of academic, physical and financial resources,” says Nancy Young, DMD.
"It gives them initial exposure to a broader field career path in public health and in clinical medicine," says Capt. Kevin Caspary.
"The students are building data analysis and communication skills, and we’re able to put their findings to practical use," says Christine O'Meara.
“We're introducing fourth through eighth grade kids to computer science, programming and cyber security,” says Michael Nowatkowski, PhD.
"It was just a simple idea – like out of the blue – and I said, 'I don't think it's even possible to be done, but let's try,'" says Rafael Pacheco, DDS, PhD.