Department of Family and Community Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia!

Enhancing the health of individuals, families, populations, and communities is the over-riding mission and priority of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. The department provides primary care education, discovery and clinical services to advance this mission.

The department reflects and epitomizes Augusta University's well-known commitment to patient- and family-centered care and practice-based population management concepts. Its curricula, research and clinical practices are continually monitored and revised as needed to ensure substantial relevance to the healthcare challenges faced in a rapidly changing environment. Objective feedback attests to the success of this approach, including the National Committee for Quality Assurance's recognition of the department's faculty/resident practice as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.

Our Mission
Our mission is "to provide patient-centered primary care education, clinical service, and discovery to enhance health and health status of individuals, families, and communities."
Our mission responds to primary care health needs of the state, region, and nation by producing physician providers, educators, and scholars in patient-centered and practice-based population management care models and providing primary care services and research.

July 2023 Art Installation- Dr. Thomas Garigan

July Healing Arts Spotlight: Dr. Thomas Garigan

Dr. Thomas Garigan is an Army veteran and Family & Community Medicine faculty member. His passion for photography began with a deep appreciation for nature. His earlier years exposed him to the beauty behind the Hudson Highlands in New York and the landscapes near West Point and Cornwall.

Family and Community Medicine Research

In pursuit of the Department of Family & Community Medicine’s vision to advance the health and well-being of Georgians & their communities, the Research Section collaborates with community & academic stakeholders to pursue community-driven scholarship to advance the health & well-being of those we serve.

Family and Community Medicine Positions

We seek clinician educators to support its teaching, scholarship, and service programs in response to anticipated growth in undergraduate medical education and its Family and Community Medicine residency.

Clinical Services

Patient Advisory Committee

Family & Community Medicine Center

Patient Appointments

Education Programs

Residents

Sports Medicine Fellowship

Primary Care Rural Health Fellowship

Continuing Medical Education

Students

Augusta University provides physicals for area students

More than 40 volunteers participated in the event, including students, physicians, nurses and athletic trainers.

Man in dark suit and glasses standing in front of window

Fogla is new vice chair of Family Medicine

The obesity medicine expert will also oversee the delivery of health care in the Family Medicine Center.

Contact Us

Family & Community Medicine

Health Sciences Campus

Faculty Office Building

706-721-3159 (Chair's Office)
706-721-4588 (Family Med Center)

1120 15th Street, HB-4000
Augusta, GA 30912

706-721-3159

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