April 8, 2025

The importance of achieving Osteopathic Recognition for a family medicine residency program

“The ACGME created Osteopathic Recognition to formally acknowledge ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs that integrate formal education in Osteopathic principals and practice in their curriculum, consistent with the Osteopathic Recognition Requirements,” (https://ACGME.org). In the evolving landscape of medical education, achieving Osteopathic Recognition for a Family Medicine Residency program is more than just a badge of […]

March 25, 2025

NGMC increases number of resident physicians

More physicians are on the way to care for people across the region, as Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) learned Friday who is joining the newest class of resident physicians this summer.  The organization’s seventh class spans seven specialties and increases the number of residents in each specialty to: NGMC also has 17 Cardiovascular Disease fellows […]

February 14, 2025

Why choose the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship program at NGMC?

Selecting the right fellowship program is a pivotal step in your medical career. At Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), our Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship offers a dynamic and enriching environment where you’ll receive top-tier clinical training while developing as a leader and educator in the field. Our program is designed to provide fellows […]

February 6, 2025

How the Jennings Lectureship is Bringing Medical Humanities to Northeast Georgia

Medicine is often seen as a purely scientific field, relying on biology, chemistry and technology to diagnose and treat illnesses. However, the medical humanities—which include disciplines like literature, philosophy, ethics, history and the arts—play a crucial role in shaping compassionate and well-rounded healthcare professionals. The family of longtime Gainesville, Georgia physician Henry S. Jennings, Jr., […]

January 9, 2025

More than 2,000 high school students receive unique emergency response education from NGHS

When emergencies happen, seconds count – and being prepared for the moment can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is committed to preparing high school students for a range of situations that might happen. “We’re thrilled to have recently surpassed the milestone of educating more than 2,000 students, and we hope […]

January 8, 2025

Internal Medicine residents match into fellowships

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is excited to share that several of our Internal Medicine residents have matched into fellowship programs around the country. “I’m so proud of our residents! Upon graduation, they are fully equipped to work in all clinical environments and prepared to pursue their subspecialty interests – as evidenced by matching into […]

December 18, 2024

NGMC matches new class of fellows in cardiovascular disease

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is strengthening its heart care team with the addition of six new fellows to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program. This expansion brings the total number of fellows training in heart health at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville and Braselton campuses to 17. “The new fellows will […]

December 12, 2024

Cardiovascular Disease fellows match for Interventional Cardiology

Two soon-to-be graduates of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center have matched into Interventional Cardiology fellowships. Chief Fellow, Priyadarshini Dixit, MD, matched into the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship program at Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University. “It is a dream come true. I knew I wanted to become an Interventional Cardiologist […]

December 11, 2024

Emergency Medicine residents match into fellowships

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is excited to share that four soon-to-be graduates of the Emergency Medicine Residency program inaugural class have matched into very competitive fellowships: Leyanet Gonzalez, MD Seth Illu, MD Abby Banks-McLelland, MD Ziad Faramand, MD Fellowship matches of this caliber are a testament to the strength of the training at NGMC. […]

November 8, 2024

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Awarded Full Continued Accreditation

We are pleased to announce the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship program has been awarded full continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This accreditation review verifies that our program meets the highest standards as it pertains to training the next generation of pulmonary and critical care physicians. We are thrilled […]