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 […]

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June 25, 2024

Congratulations to the Family Medicine Residency 2024 Graduates

The Family Medicine Residency class of 2024 held their commencement ceremony on June 19 surrounded by family, friends, faculty and staff. Our Family Medicine residents have made an impact on their community in the three short years they have been in Gainesville – whether it’s connecting with patients during Walk-with-a-Doc events, delivering babies, or supporting […]

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April 8, 2024

Practicing With a Purpose: Why Three Former Residents Chose to Stay at Northeast Georgia Health System

They came for residency. They stayed for a career. Read the inspiring stories behind three former residents and how they came to call northeast Georgia home. Georgia on Her Mind For Victoria Timmermans, MD, the choice to practice at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) after completing her medical training here was an easy one. “The […]

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April 4, 2024

When Family Medicine Meets Public Health

Meet PGY-2 Family Medicine resident Dr. Sonia Richards and learn how her passion for both medicine and public health led her to serve underserved individuals through a partnership with local paramedics. My first encounter with Northeast Georgia Medical Center was in 1997 when I came to Gainesville from Florida to teach nursing at Brenau University. […]

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March 8, 2024

Meet Our New Family Medicine Chief Residents!

NGMC GME would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Shany Freund Maravankin and Dr. Nathan Boys as its newest Family Medicine Chief Residents! Hear what they have to say about their new leadership roles below! “I am thrilled to be a part of the Family Medicine’s leadership as Chief Resident! My plan as Chief […]

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October 3, 2023

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reading two of our residents’ perspectives below! Amanda Lemus, MD PGY-1 Family Medicine Resident To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about celebrating diversity and sharing our culture with others. My parents immigrated from Honduras and have raised me to be in touch with my roots. This month reminds me of […]

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July 31, 2023

NGHS Employee Take Two: From Patient Care Tech to Family Medicine Resident

Malachi Groover grew up in the world of medicine: His father is a doctor, specializing in hospice and palliative care. When Groover was 15, he joined his father, a few family members and a medical team on a mission trip to Ethiopia.   For several weeks, Groover got to see his father in action, as the […]

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July 5, 2023

NGMC Graduates Its Inaugural Class of Family Medicine Residents

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) recently celebrated its graduating inaugural class of Family Medicine residents, who are now board-certified family medicine physicians! Several are staying in the state of Georgia, including Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, to practice. Check out where our graduates are headed next below. Maria “Allie” Angel, MD NGPG Family Medicine Oakwood, GA […]

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February 24, 2023

Residents and Faculty Reflect on Black History Month

Read on to find out what Black History Month means to our amazing residents and faculty! Erine Raybon-Rojas, MD Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program Director Director of Diversity & Inclusion for GME. Director of MICU Rotation, Critical CareBorn in Illinois; lived in Georgia since the age of four. As a black physician, I take […]

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October 25, 2022

Family Medicine Physicians win Top Award

Congratulations to Dr. Newton and Dr. Le Church, who were honored with two of the highest honors given by the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) on October 22, 2022 at their annual House of Delegates in Savannah. MAG honors four physicians and one non-physician for their contributions to the state and medicine annually. Dr. Newton […]

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