MCG Regional Clinical Campus Admissions Pathway
Applicants for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle must submit their AMCASAmerican Medical College Application Service applications between May 30, 2025 & November 1, 2025.
Application Requirements
- All application supplemental documents, which are items required in addition to the AMCAS application, should be returned two weeks after receipt of the secondary application and must be in the application file by December 1, 2025.
- Regional Clinical Campus Admission Pathway applicants must have taken the MCAT by September 13, 2025.
For more information regarding the application process, visit MCG Application Procedures.
Application Procedures
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Apply to MCG via the AMCAS primary application and designate “Other Special Programs."
- Application types cannot be changed in AMCAS if a secondary application has been submitted to the Office of Admissions.
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On the MCG secondary application, designate either the NW or SW regional clinical campus and complete additional questions pertinent to the selected clinical campus.
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Regional Clinical Campus Admission Pathway applicants follow the Regular Decision application rolling admissions timeline.
- A complete application (primary and secondary submission, and all other required or requested documentation) must be submitted before the MCG Admissions Committee can review for interview invite consideration.
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Students invited to interview will participate in MMI’s, plus will complete an additional interview with leadership from the designated regional clinical campus.
- Students accepted to a Regional Clinical Campus will be assigned to the Augusta Campus.
Southwest & Northwest Campuses
To better address the physician need within underserved areas of GA, the Medical College of Georgia is introducing the Regional Clinical Campus Admissions Pathway beginning for the 2025-2026 application cycle.
Prospective students who demonstrate a passion for healthcare in underserved areas and are committed to attending either the NW or the SW regional clinical campus will be given admissions preference by the MCG admissions committee. Accepted students will matriculate to the Augusta Campus for the pre-clerkship phase of the 3+ curriculum and then transfer to the designated regional clinical campus for the clerkship and enrichment phases of the MCG curriculum. Acceptances are contingent upon attending the designated regional campus for clinical experiences.
What is a regional clinical campus?
MCG regional clinical campuses offer all required clinical experiences during the clerkship and enrichment phases of the medical education curriculum. Regional clinical campuses are strategically located to better prepare MCG students to serve the healthcare needs of Georgians. After completion of the 18-month pre-clerkship curriculum on the Augusta Campus, regional clinical campus students transfer and complete the remainder of their education on the designated regional clinical campus. Students receive mentorship, one-on-one clinical teaching, and experiences tailored to the local communities. Regional campus students have access to all MCG resources, and demonstrate exemplary equivalent board pass rates, and residency match rates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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An ideal candidate expresses a clear passion for caring for underserved populations. Applicants demonstrate some knowledge of healthcare challenges faced by individuals in one of these designated communities and must be committed to attending either the NW or the SW regional clinical campus for the Clerkship and Enrichment phases of the MCG curriculum. -
Applicants will apply to MCG through the AMCAS primary application and designate "Other Special Programs." On the MCG secondary application, applicants will select either the NW or SW regional clinical campus pathway and answer additional questions pertinent to the campus of interest. -
All accepted regional clinical campus pathway students will be assigned to the Augusta campus for the pre-clinical years. Pathway students will then transfer to the selected regional clinical campus for Clerkship and Enrichment phases of the medical curriculum. Acceptance is contingent upon ultimate matriculation into the designated regional clinical campus. -
Yes. Applicants must select either the NW Regional Clinical Campus or the SW Clinical Campus. Applicants will be sent an MCG secondary application with additional questions pertinent to the designated clinical campus. -
No. Applicants will follow the regular decision timeline and may apply to other medical schools. -
Students invited to interview will participate in MCG's standardized Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process along with all other invited applicants per MCG protocol. An additional interview with the designated regional clinical campus leadership member will be incorporated into the scheduled interview day. You will not be required to attend anything additional outside of the scheduled interview experience. -
Applicants who are not selected into the regional clinical campus pathway will still be reviewed by the MCG admissions committee for acceptance consideration into any of MCG's 4-year campuses. -
Students accepted into the pathway will receive mentorship, one-on-one clinical teaching, and experiences tailored to the local communities of each regional clinical campus.
Qualified regional clinical campus pathway applicants are given admissions preference by the MCG admissions committee.
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Yes. Accepted regional clinical pathway students will participate in the 3+ curriculum. After completion of the 18 month pre-clerkship curriculum on the Augusta Campus, regional campus students transfer and complete the remainder of their education on the designated regional clinical campus. Given the in-person requirements for the combined MD/MBA dual degree, regional clinical campus students are unable to receive their MBA from Augusta University. -
MCG Regional Clinical Pathway students are expected to attend the assigned clinical campus as designated at the time of admission consideration. In extenuating circumstances, Regional Clinical Pathway students may request re-assignment to another clinical campus, per MCG policy, under one of the following conditions:
- Health concerns
- Family issues, including change in marital status
- Academic poor performance that may be positively influenced by a change in campus
- Other extenuating circumstances
Important Dates & Deadlines
September
13
Final MCAT Test Date**
November
1
AMCAS Application Deadline Transcripts Due to AMCAS
December
1
File Complete Deadline
**MCAT date based on distribution date of test results.
For any questions regarding admission, please:
706-721-3186
mcgadmissions@augusta.edu
Walk-In Hours - Wednesday's from 1:00-4:00 pm
*Scheduled appointments are strongly encouraged due to limited availability. Scheduled appointments ensure an Admissions Counselor is available upon arrival.