U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, R-St. Simons; State Sen. Ben Watson, R-Savannah; and State Rep. Mark Newton, R-Augusta, were recognized at MCG’s recent Statewide Faculty Development Conference.

MCG researcher secures $8.5 million grant for cardiovascular research, will lead a U.S. research team with investigators from Yale University, Boston University and the University of Utah.

Monday was Making Central Lines Safer for nearly 100 residents and fellows in the SPEAR Center in the Harrison Education Commons. New residents and fellows take the course on how to place central lines using ultrasound to cut down on infection rates.

In today's Dean's Diary: House Study Committee on Cancer Care Access holds meeting on our campus; MCG is approaching gaps in cancer care on multiple fronts; and a 1981 alumnus is the state’s new DCH Commissioner.

Happy 4th of July! As we honor the spirit of independence, we’re grateful for the trust and support of our amazing community.

Cats and dogs make you sneeze? Kathleen May, MD, the division chief of Allergy, Immunology and Pediatric Rheumatology at the Medical College of Georgia, explains why pet dander causes allergic reactions.

A new admissions pathway program called AIM, or Assurance in Medicine, began last week, preparing undergraduate students, Georgia residents from underserved areas and underserved backgrounds, to matriculate into MCG with a summer of MCAT prep, clinical exposure, and mentoring.

In today's Dean's Diary: We have our largest group ever of residents and fellows this year; the first Assurance in Medicine cohort in on campus now; and a third-year student selected to receive prestigious American Society of Hematology Award.

New research from the Immunology Center of Georgia is changing how scientists view the autoimmune side of heart disease and raising the possibility of tracking it through a simple blood test.

Stay skin safe this summer with renowned dermatologist Dr. Loretta Davis, chair of the Department of Dermatology at the Medical College of Georgia.

In today's Dean's Diary: Statewide Faculty Development Conference continues to grow; our tribute to Dr. Rodger MacArthur; and first-year students lead efforts to establish a hypertension and chronic kidney disease screening.

Nationally recognized physician-scientist and mentor Betty Pace, MD, established a scholarship through a gift to MCG that provides financial support and mentoring opportunities for medical students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

In today's Dean's Diary: The Annual Faculty Senate Awards give us the chance to recognize achievements in research, education and clinical care.

Officer Larry Carter is more than just a security guard at Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia. He’s a friend, a mentor, a confidant and even a father figure to the students who see him every day.

Stephanie Cumbey isn’t just preparing for her residency in emergency medicine at the University of Texas in San Antonio, but she’s also beginning military service as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force.

Brooke Amero, MD, a 2025 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and an advocate for women’s health, is the recipient of this year’s John F. Beard Award for Compassionate Care.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025. Here are highlights from their Hooding Ceremony. The full photo album can be seen at:

If you missed the 2025 Hooding Ceremony for the Medical College of Georgia, the replay is available on our YouTube channel.

Lots of hugging and mugging for cameras before today's hooding ceremony.

There's a doctor in the house! Congratulations to the Class of 2025 for reaching an important milestone in your medical education.