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Celebrating Belonging & Inclusivity

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and the department of Medicine recognize the importance of belonging and inclusivity.

We are committed to recruiting and training a diverse group of physicians to our residency program.

At the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Department of Medicine, we are dedicated to recruiting and training a diverse group of physicians. We believe that a diverse faculty and resident body enriches the educational experience for all trainees and enhances patient care. Our goal is to foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

We recognize the importance of embracing our differences and creating an academic environment rooted in transparency, understanding, and empowerment. By nurturing these values, we aim to educate physicians who are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also empathetic and capable of providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. Ultimately, we are committed to reducing healthcare disparities and advancing equitable care for all.

Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia are equal opportunity educational institutions and employers that prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

We offer clinical opportunities to serve underrepresented individuals through volunteer clinics including:

Clinica Latina is a free clinic managed by the Asociación Latina de Servicios del CSRA (ALAS), a nonprofit organization established in 2005 that supports the wellbeing of Hispanic people and other underserved populations in the CSRA.

Equality Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic which provides free healthcare services to the under- and un-insured LGBTQIA+ community of Augusta and the CSRA.

The Free Mental Health Clinic is a free clinic which provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for adult patients aged 18 years and older, who are uninsured or under-insured, and are also 200% below the federal poverty line.

Affinity Groups

The Office of Belonging & Inclusivity, along with the support of the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs, supports the creation of affinity groups. Affinity groups has an important role in promoting an inclusive environment by contributing to:

Create inclusion and community through a support network of mentors, allies, and peers.
Educate the broader campus community on a minority group perspectives and concerns.
Recruit and retain members of minority groups and their allies.
Advocate for policies and programs that meet the needs of members of nondominant groups.
Create a safe space for employees to share interests, concerns, and identities these groups provide.

We have several affinity groups at AU Health and AU anyone can join:

Proud Parents
Women of Color in Leadership
Men of Color in Leadership

Different Abilities WEB Network (DAWN)
Latinos in Action
The Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) of Augusta University

LGBTQIA Faculty & Staff Association (LGBTQIAFSA)
First-Generation Faculty & Staff Association (FGFSA)
International Faculty & Staff Association (IFSA)

Members of the Belonging & Inclusivity and Health Disparities GME Sub-Committee

Dr. Brendan Kemple

GMEC - Resident Organization Executive Committee

Dr. Brendan Kemple

President

Dr. Marshall Weber

Vice President

Dr. Thomas Hornaday

Secretary-Treasurer

Dr. Chandini Kannan

Member at Large

GMEC - Special Program Review Committee

Dr. Lauren McCroskie

Dr. Kanwar Singh

GMEC - Program Evaluation and Accreditation Subcommittee

Dr. Michael Butler

Dr. Eunice Lee

GMEC - Due Process Subcommittee

Meaghan Standridge

Augusta University is committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regards to: age, race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status. The Office of Employment Equity supports the University’s vision to have a campus that is fully diversified. Augusta University is an equal opportunity and equal access employer.