Primary Care Rural Health Fellowship

The Department of Family Medicine in the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is starting a non-ACGME accredited Primary Care Rural Medicine (PCRM) Fellowship July 1, 2022.

Program Overview

The Fellowship will focus on building specialized skills needed to successfully practice in rural communities including:

navigating unique rural community challenges
recognizing opportunities for community advocacy
honing clinical skills

The PCRM Fellow will build a unique skillset including specialized clinical skills (use of ultrasound, advanced dermatology, sports medicine, etc.) as well as behavioral and community health education specific to the areas being served.

a hospital sign pointing down a dirt road

PCRH Fellows receive many benefits including:

an InTouch medical device in use

Phillips ultraportable ultrasound device for use during fellowship
Tablet computer with software for use during fellowship
Research/QI rotation
Exposure to the following advanced clinical experiences:
- Point of Care Ultrasound
- Sports Medicine
- Dermatology
- Behavior Health/ Addiction Medicine
- Population Health
- Quality Improvement/Research
- Educational teaching

Clinical experience in underserved community free clinic
Continuity clinical experience in a rural hospital
Function as a faculty attending in the MCG/AU FM Clinic
MCG Faculty Appointment
Experience with the local Health Department
Paid travel to conferences, with presentations
Memberships to GAFP and AAFP
Fellow competitive salary
Paid vacation (4 weeks)
Health and dental benefits of Augusta University

Interested in applying?

Before applying for the Fellowship, you must have the following documents:

Current CV

Letter of intent/personal statement

Two letters of recommendation

To apply for the Primary Care Rural Health Fellowship program, email these items to Dr. Dahl-Smith with a C.C. to Ms. Jennifer Blair, Fellowship Coordinator (jeblair@augusta.edu) and Ms. Dayna Seymore, Family Medicine Education Programs Manager (dseymore@augusta.edu).

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Current Fellows

Amrita Jariwala

My name is Amrita Jariwala. I am excited to join as the first fellow in Primary Care Rural Health Fellowship. After completing my medical school and Anesthesiology residency in 2009 from Government Medical College, Bhavnagar India, I worked in the field of Anesthesia and Critical Care for 8-9 years.

I joined Medical College of Georgia, Augusta as a Fellow in Critical Care Anesthesiology in July 2023. My career in anesthesiology has equipped me with a meticulous approach to patient safety and procedural expertise. Transitioning to family medicine, I am eager to apply this background to deliver holistic care that addresses not only immediate health concerns but also promotes long-term wellness and preventive medicine. My goal is to collaborate closely with patients and their families, empowering them to make informed health decisions and achieve optimal well-being. Beyond medicine, I enjoy spending time with my two boys 8 and 6, travelling, hiking, and painting. I am thrilled to join the Family Medicine team and embark on this new journey to learn and contribute to our shared mission of providing compassionate, comprehensive care to our community.