June 10, 2024

Congratulations to the Inaugural General Surgery Residency 2024 Graduates

After five years of hard work and dedication, the inaugural General Surgery Residency class of 2024 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) held their commencement ceremony this past Saturday. NGMC is excited to have one graduating resident stay in Gainesville to begin working with Longstreet Clinic, three surgeons have been accepted into competitive fellowship programs, […]

May 31, 2024

2024 GME Awards Banquet Winners

Residents, fellows, faculty, staff and guests gathered at The Vault at The National for the 4th annual GME Awards Banquet, which celebrates the professional and personal achievements of residents, fellows and faculty. Congratulations to all of the much-deserved winners! Check out the award recipients below: Research & Quality Improvement Symposium Poster Winners: Research Category: Boban […]

May 28, 2024

Dr. Egolum selected for ACC Curriculum Design Committee

Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum, program director of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), is making national moves on the cardiology scene, giving the NGMC fellowship program more visibility, and attracting competitive candidates. Dr. Egolum was selected to be part of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Curriculum Design committee, which oversees […]

May 21, 2024

CV Fellowship PC elected to FACET board

Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Leadership News Senior Program Coordinator for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Angela Lewis, M.Ed, MPH, C-TAGME, was recently elected to the Fellowship Administrators in Cardiovascular Education and Training (FACET) board as a Member-at-Large. Angela will assist the executive committee in achieving FACET’s goals and affecting the policies and […]

May 2, 2024

May 2024 Center for Simulation and Innovation Updates

Read more below to see what our Center for Simulation and Innovation has been up to recently! Enhancing Dermatology Skills Through “Speed Dating” Simulation for Primary Care Track Residents Primary Care Track residents recently participated in a groundbreaking dermatology “speed dating” simulation where they honed their skills in diagnosing and treating dermatologic conditions under time […]

April 16, 2024

Say Hello to Our New Emergency Medicine Chief Residents!

NGMC GME is excited to introduce Dr. Leyanet Gonzalez, Dr. Ziad Faramand, Dr. Adebanke Oderinde and Dr. Mariah Jackson-Arnett as its newest Emergency Medicine Chief Residents! Hear what they have to say about their new leadership roles below! I feel privileged to serve as one of the Chiefs in the Emergency Medicine residency. Serving as a […]

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 […]

April 4, 2024

April 2024 Center for Simulation and Innovation Updates

Read more below to see what our Center for Simulation and Innovation has been up to! Immersive Simulation Experience: Navigating Trauma Scenarios in the Emergency Department In the bustling environment of the emergency department, a simulated trauma scenario unfolds with precision and intensity, overseen by leaders of the emergency department and trauma services (Dr. Vassy, […]

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. […]

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 […]