UGA Medical School: Serving the State of Georgia
Getting team members to understand the critical shortage we have with doctors in rural communities is important for any PSO employee. But also important is learning how the medical school aligns with our PSO mission, the impact it will have on rural communities, opportunities for PSO to be involved, how the medical school will contribute to workforce development, and opportunities for translation research and collaborations. This session will share an overview of the Georgia health care landscape, updates on the new UGA School of Medicine, and current outreach efforts and impact in the local community.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn critical information about the opening of UGA’s medical school
- Understand your role with and connection to the medical school
- Understand the Georgia health care landscape
Target Audience: PSO faculty and staff
Format: Presentation with Q&A
Presenter:
Shelley is the founding dean of the new University of Georgia School of Medicine. In that role, she leads the establishment of an independently accredited school of medicine on the campus of Georgia’s flagship institution. She continues to serve as campus dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership and associate dean for Graduate Medical Education (GME) and designated institutional official.
Notably, Shelley has been instrumental in expanding GME statewide. Through her work with the University System of Georgia Board of Regents’ GME expansion program, she led the development of new residency programs across the state. By the time the project is completed in 2025, there will be nine additional teaching hospitals participating in residency training, 31 new residency programs and nearly 800 new resident positions across the state. She also works closely with the Georgia Board for Healthcare Workforce and currently serves as the chair of Georgia’s statewide Medical Education Advisory Committee that advises the Board on various issues regarding Georgia’s medical education system.
She received a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Purdue University and earned her medical degree from West Virginia University where she completed her internal medicine and psychiatry residency and served as chief resident. She is the recipient of numerous leadership and teaching awards.
