ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 19 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

Applications for the inaugural class of the University of Georgia School of Medicine are now open. Recruitment of the first class comes after the school received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education on Feb. 13.

The School of Medicine will host open house events including a virtual event on Feb. 20 and an in-person session on Feb. 27, as well as information sessions for prospective students to learn more about the campus and the admissions process. The school will also be represented at upcoming health fairs across the state, including the UGA Health Professions Fair on Feb. 26.

The school plans to offer admission to a...