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Eligibility Requirements

  • Be at least a rising college sophomore working on a pre-med curriculum
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in science/math courses and an overall 3.0 GPA.
  • Be a legal Georgia resident and U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited Georgia college or university at the application deadline.  Pending citizenship or Green Card Visa holders are not eligible.
  • Submit an application that includes a  500–word essay entitled, “Why I’m Interested in Serving Rural Populations as a Primary Care Physician.”
  • Submit and ensure official transcript* RECEIVED by the deadline.
  • Be able to attend the entire program from start to finish, with no exceptions granted.
  • Have reliable transportation during the entire 4- or 5-week program.
  • Disqualification will occur if the student applies to more than one Georgia PTMS program in a calendar year. (Applications are cross-referenced between AHEC regions).

*Please note:  A copy of the student’s official transcript is required to complete the PTMS application.  Official transcripts are only accepted directly from the college or university and must arrive for validation to SOWEGA-AHEC by the deadline date and time.  The student is responsible for initiating and confirming the delivery.  Be advised that this process can take up to 3 weeks for some schools.

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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