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Connecting Students to Health Careers

What is Primary Care?

Primary Care is the delivery of healthcare by physicians who have broad training in medical issues for treatment for populations across the entire human lifespan, from pre-conception to natural death of the elderly.  The Primary Care physician is the “first-degree” access to medical care for the average person.  One could say that it operates on the “front lines” of the delivery of healthcare. The Primary Care approach to the delivery of medical services allows for the familiarity between a doctor and a patient to exist as a continuous basis.

What specialties are included in primary care?

  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Women’s Health (OB/GYN)
  • General Surgery

Why does Pathway to Med School Focus on Primary Care?

The State of Georgia is experiencing a shortage of Primary Care physicians.  In order to address this great need, PTMS is focusing on assisting, supporting, and delivering students who have the capability to learn, become licensed, and have the desire to serve in the rural counties that need physicians so badly.  Until the federally mandate ratio of physician-to-patient is met, this program will continue to be a necessary part of the solution to bring quality health care to the under-served in southwest Georgia.

Application Information

The application is available online from the first week in January until the beginning of March each calendar year. Selected candidates will be notified within the first week of April. A total of 10 students are selected for participation.

Students who feel they meet the eligibility requirements outlined and are interested in what this program has to offer are invited to complete an online application and have an Official Transcript sent to info@sowega-ahec.org or mailed to SOWEGA-AHEC | 1512 W 3rd Avenue | Albany, GA 31707 | Attn: Special Projects Coordinator.

The Pathway to Med School Program has existed in Georgia since 2004. Since then, 688 students have applied and 137 have been accepted into the program and have successfully completed the entire program. Of those, 92% have successfully applied to and have been accepted into medical school. This program yields results that are helping our community. You are invited to be a part of this dynamic adventure in delivering healthcare to people who really need your skills.

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