Augusta University Family Medicine

06/02/2026

Family Medicine spotted on page 8🔎Thank you for the spotlight on the work our sports medicine faculty and fellows do to ensure our student athletes are healthy, on and off the field.

It's that time again! Check out the latest issue of Augusta Sports Journal!
https://indd.adobe.com/view/2de01f6c-ddc9-455f-8b9b-17938d4f8bcb

05/25/2026

Our Vice Chair of Education, Dr. Julie Dahl-Smith, was awarded the Clinical Science Teaching Distinguished Faculty Award from the MCG Faculty Senate. Congratulations Dr. Dahl for this achievement and for the dedication you have to family medicine and our learners.

05/18/2026

One in five adults in the United States experience mental health challenges. Despite making strides in addressing mental health stigma, many still wait till a crisis happens to reach out for support. Dr. Jessica Britt-Thomas discusses the importance of taking care of your mental health and the warning signs to look out for.

05/13/2026

Family medicine in the wild! The third-year group photoshoot wouldn't be complete without a quick selfie!

04/28/2026

Our Sports Medicine Division is representing us in full force at this year’s annual AMSSM conference! Proud of our residents and fellow for showcasing their research and the impactful work being done in our department!

04/21/2026

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder the impacts how individuals communicate, process information, and socialize. Dr. Britt-Thomas discusses ASD, some common symptoms, and the impact of improved diagnostics and screenings on The Mix WRDW for Autism Awareness Month.

04/14/2026

Being a family physician means building meaningful, lasting connections with patients in ways few other specialties can. Last night, our faculty shared their journeys into family medicine, and what continues to inspire them.

Thanks to our Family Medicine Interest Group for joining us for dinner and experiencing firsthand just how special this field really is. And a major THANK YOU to our staff for hosting these events, for showing the future of medicine all that we have to offer and being our department's strongest advocates!!!

03/30/2026

There’s nothing better than coming together to celebrate each other's cultures 🌍 Our program represents dozens of countries from around the globe, and it’s such an honor to share and learn from one another! Huge thanks to everyone who made this potluck amazing, from organizing to the incredible food!

03/20/2026

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Take a look at the most popular residencies among the Class of 2026.

03/12/2026

Keeping up with your oral health is not just about having a bright smile, it is also linked to your heart health and overall wellbeing. Our resident, Dr. Irene Lin, and Dr. Brandon Bentley talk about the importance of oral health, common conditions, and how it is linked to your overall health.