Augusta University offers two programs which allow outstanding students the opportunity to achieve their BS-MD or BS-DMD degrees in only seven years.
In each case students will spend their first three years in pursuit of the BS in Cell and Molecular Biology through the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). In their fourth year students will begin their four year program in medicine or dentistry through either the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) or the Dental College of Georgia (DCG). Courses taken in the first year of those programs will be used to satisfy any remaining course requirements needed to complete the BS degree.
Creativity, Discovery, Engagement
To apply to the Professional Scholars Programs, the following must be sent to the Augusta University Office of Academic Admissions.
All students in the BS/MD program will be evaluated to a standard of professional competencies consistent with a future career in medicine.
All students in the BS/DMD program will be evaluated to a standard of professional competencies consistent with a future career in dentistry.
In spring of 2022, a student in the Professional Scholars Program becomes first Goldwater Scholar at Augusta University.
Foundation for Assessment
These required professional competencies were derived from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies and help define the foundational skills every practicing physician should possess. These form the foundation for assessment in dental and medical school, residency and future practice.
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Basic Sciences/Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professionalism
| Requirements | Cumulative GPA | Science & Mathematics GPA | Interview | Volunteer Clinical Service | MCAT | AMCAS | MCG Secondary Application |
| Year One | 3.6 | 3.5 | April | May begin in first semester | Begin preparation | ||
| Year Two | 3.6 | 3.6 | Continue | Prep course May - Jul. | Jun. - Aug. | ||
| Year Three | 3.7 | 3.7 | December | Minimum required hours must be completed by Oct. 1 | Completed by 1st test day in Sept. | Completed by Sept. 1 | Completed by Sept. 30 |
| Requirements | Cumulative GPA | Science & Mathematics GPA | Interview | Volunteer Clinical Service | MCAT | AMCAS | MCG Secondary Application |
| Year One | 3.4 | 3.4 | May begin in second semester | Begin preparation | |||
| Year Two | 3.5 | 3.5 | Continue | Prep course May - Jul. | |||
| Year Three | 3.6 | 3.6 | Continue | Jun. - Aug. | |||
| Year Four | 3.7 | 3.7 | Sep. - Dec. | 40 hours completed by Oct. 1 | Completed by 2nd Sat. in Sep. | Completed by Oct. 1 | Completed by Oct. 15 |
| Requirements | Cumulative GPA | Science & Mathematics GPA | Interview | Volunteer Clinical Service | DAT | AADSAS | DCG Secondary Application | Research |
| Year One | 3.6 | 3.6 | April | May begin in the second semester | Begin preparation | May begin spring semester | ||
| Year Two | 3.6 | 3.6 | Continue | Prep course May - Jul. | Jun. - Aug. | Must begin by fall semester | ||
| Year Three | 3.6 | 3.6 | December | Minimum Hrs must be completed by Oct.1 | Completed by Sep. 1 | Completed by Aug. 31 | Completed by Sep. 30 | Completed by Oct. 1 |
| Requirements | Cumulative GPA | Science & Mathematics GPA | Interview | Volunteer Clinical Service | DAT | AADSAS | DCG Secondary Application | Research |
| Year One | 3.4 | 3.4 | Apr. | May begin in the second semester | Begin preparation | May begin spring semester | ||
| Year Two | 3.5 | 3.5 | Continue | Begin preparation | Must begin by fall semester | |||
| Year Three | 3.5 | 3.5 | Continue | Prep courses May - Jul. | Jun. - Aug. | |||
| Year Four | 3.6 | 3.6 | Dec. | 75 Clinical Hrs + 50 Non-Profit Hrs completed by Oct.1 | Completed by Sep. 1 | Completed by Sep. 1 | Completed by Sep. 30 | Completed by Oct. 1 |
