The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The University of Georgia School of Medicine officially welcomed 64 students into its inaugural class this week. These 64 students were chosen from more than 2,000 applications submitted during a two-week admissions cycle, according to a UGA press release. School of Medicine officials interviewed 235 students before extending offers of admission. This inaugural class reflects the School of Medicine’s mission to strengthen the physician workforce in Georgia. 95% of students in the inaugural class are Georgia residents, and 80% of the inaugural class received their undergraduate degrees from in-state institutions. 37.5% of the class graduated from UGA. The class held an average MCAT score of 514 and an average GPA of 3.85. Additionally, the class includes seven first-generation students. Students began their week-long medical school orientation on Monday. The orientation includes a tour of Georgia to explore health disparities and outcomes, featuring visits to higher education institutions and hospitals across the state. Shelley Nuss, dean of the School of Medicine, expressed excitement for the upcoming class. “We are extremely excited and honored to welcome these talented future physicians to join the inaugural class of the School of Medicine,” Nuss said. “Their impact will be felt not only in the communities they serve today but also across Georgia for…
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