Healthcare education in Georgia

Georgia has 4 MD schools and 1 DO school (PCOM Georgia in Suwanee). Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta is one of four historically Black medical schools in the United States and has a mission focused on training physicians for underserved communities. Emory University School of Medicine is a major research institution affiliated with Emory Healthcare and the CDC.

Georgia is home to 4 MD schools and 1 DO school.

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Pipeline programs and pre-med resources

Morehouse School of Medicine operates several pipeline programs for underrepresented students at various education levels, including summer enrichment and mentoring programs.

Emory University School of Medicine offers the SHINE Program (Students in Healthcare Inspiring Non-traditional Education), which exposes high school students to healthcare careers through workshops and mentoring. Emory also has multiple summer research programs for undergraduate students.

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, the state’s public medical school, has partnerships with regional campuses across Georgia to provide clinical training in underserved areas.

For students in Georgia, we recommend starting with our level-specific guides: Middle School, High School, or Undergraduate. See also our What Is Pre-Med? and Pre-Med Requirements pages.

Scholarships and loan repayment


HOPE Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for Georgia residents who graduated from eligible Georgia high schools with at least a 3.0 GPA. Covers a portion of tuition at Georgia public colleges and universities. Details at gafutures.org.

Zell Miller Scholarship
Enhanced merit scholarship for Georgia residents graduating with a 3.7+ GPA and qualifying SAT/ACT scores. Covers full tuition at Georgia public institutions.

Physician Loan Repayment
Georgia offers loan repayment for physicians practicing in underserved areas. Check current programs through the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce and the State Office of Rural Health.

For federal programs available in all states, see our Income-Driven Repayment, PSLF Guide, and Military Medical Scholarships pages.

Medical schools in Georgia

Emory University School of Medicine (MD, Atlanta) | Website
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University (MD, Augusta) | Website
Mercer University School of Medicine (MD, Macon) | Website
Morehouse School of Medicine (MD, Atlanta) | Website
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia (DO, Suwanee) | Website

For complete data including application systems and school details, see our Medical Schools Database and filter by state.

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Last verified: March 2026