"UGA Receives Approval to Launch Second Public Medical School in Georgia"
The University of Georgia has been authorized by the Board of Regents to establish a new independent School of Medicine in Athens to address the significant shortage of medical professionals in the state. The school will expand the pool of medical professionals, attract more scientists and researchers, and produce physicians to serve underserved and rural communities. Leveraging its public service network, the university aims to partner with local healthcare providers and rural hospitals to extend the school's impact throughout Georgia. The School of Medicine will also fuel economic development and research, with strong support from both state funding and private donations.