Welcome to the Family Medicine Residency Program at Doctors Hospital of Augusta. We are pleased you are considering our program as you embark on your family medicine training journey. We believe family medicine is more than just a career; it's a calling for those who choose this specialty. It demands a distinct blend of skills that allow you to become a well-rounded practitioner in the medical field.
We understand the significance of selecting a residency best aligned with your professional goals. The faculty and I believe our program will equip you with the essential competencies required to become an exemplary family medicine physician while also enabling you to serve a community in genuine need.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta was established in 1973 and is often regarded as a hidden gem. It is a community hospital that features one of the largest burn centers in the nation, providing a distinctive learning experience during hospital-based rotations. Medical Associates Plus (MAP), a local Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC), is the institutional home for our family medicine clinic. Established in 1999, MAP has a mission dedicated to serving the local underserved population.
We as a program have developed a comprehensive range of didactic offerings, delivered by dedicated core faculty and local specialists. If you seek a dynamic and diverse training experience that will rigorously challenge your skills, you have come to the right place!
Sincerely,
Mariam Akhtar, MD
Program Director