Welcome from our Program Director
Lauren M. Hebert, MD, FAAP
Welcome to the Pediatric Residency Program at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia!
We're thrilled you're considering our program for your pediatric training. Since 1996, our legacy program has been dedicated to meeting the primary healthcare needs of children across Southeast Georgia. Today, we serve a growing catchment area of 33 counties in Georgia and three in South Carolina.
Our facilities include the region's only freestanding children's hospital—the Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah—and a newly opened medical office building. These state-of-the-art spaces reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to children and families throughout the region.
As the only academic pediatric program in the area, our mission is to train skilled pediatricians who provide empathetic, evidence-based care. With no fellows and a small class size, our residents enjoy close mentorship from dedicated faculty, hands-on learning, and personalized guidance. Graduates leave confident, independent, and well-prepared for both general practice and subspecialty fellowships.
We seek residents passionate about advocacy, general pediatrics, and serving underserved and rural communities. Our program supports diverse career paths in academic and community medicine, tailoring the experience to each resident to optimize learning and well-being.
Outside the hospital, Savannah offers a vibrant mix of suburban charm and urban energy. Known as the "Hostess City of the South," it's rich in culture, dining, history, and coastal beauty.
The Memorial Health Willett Children's Hospital stands as a regional academic center rooted in community care. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to serve the children of Georgia and beyond.
Warm regards,
Lauren M. Hebert, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Residency Program Director
Memorial Health University Medical Center