January 21, 2026

NGMC Psychiatry residency program receives national recognition

The leading national organization for psychiatric educators says the training provided through Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s (NGMC’s) Psychiatry residency program is a model that should be followed by others across the nation. NGMC’s Psychiatry residency has been designated a national model curriculum by the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (AADPRT). This highly […]

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January 16, 2026

NGMC Family Medicine residency program taking part in $1.1 million national grant

Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Family Medicine residency program, in collaboration with the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP), is participating in a national project to advance physician training through personalized learning and advanced technology. The GAFP has been selected as one of 11 organizations to receive funding from the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Transforming Lifelong […]

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January 2, 2026

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. Congratulations to: Rana Asif, MD – Nephrology Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Cinsley Gentillon, MD – Nephrology Fellowship, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Aarushi Kalra, DO […]

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December 12, 2025

Center for Simulation and Innovation January update

Breaking out of sepsis: Emergency Medicine teams take on the escape box challenge  In partnership with the NGMC Sepsis Program navigators, Amanda Remillard, Trixy Paloger and Ann Boyer, our Emergency Medicine residents and core faculty put their sepsis knowledge to the ultimate test in a high-energy, gamified simulation. The challenge? An escape-box style game designed […]

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December 10, 2025

Cardiovascular Disease fellows have a 100% match rate for Interventional Cardiology and 100% board pass rate

More amazing news from the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program! Our inaugural graduating class had a 100% cardiology board pass rate! You can read more about them here. Additionally, the fellowship boasts a 100% match rate for interventional cardiology fellowships! Two of our 2024 fellows matched, as well as our chief fellow Dr. Fardeen Faiz. Preparing […]

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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. As its inaugural class graduated this spring, the new class will maintain the full cohort of 18 fellows training in heart health at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) […]

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November 17, 2025

Dr. Monica Newton named president of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP)

Monica Newton, DO, founding program director of the Family Medicine residency program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), has been elected President of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP). GAFP is the Georgia chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), with a mission to promote the health of Georgians and advancing the […]

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October 14, 2025

Former NGHS resident physician returns as pulmonary & critical care specialist

A physician who was among the first residents with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is returning as a fellowship-trained specialist and a shining example that the organization’s goal to train the best and brightest to care for the region is paying off. Martin Herrera, DO, is a graduate of the 2022 inaugural class of the […]

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July 31, 2025

Family Medicine residents awarded NGHS Foundation change grant

Change Grants are funded through WATCH, the employee giving club at NGHS. Launched in 2019, Change Grants allow employees to submit ideas for projects that improve patient experience, employee morale and patient-family satisfaction. Through employee generosity and passion for our mission, NGHS team members are making great things happen across our entire region. Team leader […]

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July 29, 2025

Center for Simulation and Innovation – August update

Simulation-Based Emergency Training for Athletic Trainers: Preparing for Critical Sports Medicine Events In July, the Center for Simulation and Innovation, in collaboration with Trauma Services, conducted a comprehensive emergency response training session for Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) athletic trainers. This high-impact educational initiative addressed the unique challenges athletic trainers face when managing life-threatening emergencies […]

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