Georgia Hospitals Establish Consortium to Help Curb Physician Shortages

Five hospitals in southwest Georgia have established the South Georgia Medical Education and Research Consortium to expand medical education and residency programs, according to a news release.

Advertisement

Hospitals participating in the consortium include:

  • Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie
  • John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany
  • South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta
  • Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton

The consortium will begin its accreditation process this fall and hopes to add 150 residents in southwest Georgia. That’s 10 times the amount of residents currently in that geographic region, according to a WALB report.

More Articles Related to Physician Shortages:

PPACA Upheld, But What About Physician Shortages?
Experts Say It’s Too Late to Solve Exacerbated Physician Shortage
Physician Attrition in the Next 10 Years: 15 Findings

Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit

Advertisement

Next Up in Integration & Physician Issues

Advertisement

Comments are closed.