ATHENS, Ga., July 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
The University of Georgia School of Medicine has welcomed 64 students to its inaugural class.
These 64 students come to the School of Medicine after more than 2,000 applications were submitted during a condensed two-week admissions cycle. School officials interviewed 235 prospective students before extending offers of admission.
The inaugural class reflects the School of Medicine's mission to strengthen Georgia's physician workforce, with 95% of students being Georgia residents. The class brings together students with strong connections to the state and a shared commitment to improving the health of Georgia's communities.
Eighty percent of the class rec...