Undergraduate Medical Education / Observership

Welcome to Medical Education at Augusta Health. We are dedicated to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing a welcoming and enriching learning environment. Our programs offer hands-on clinical experiences and observerships for medical, physician assistant, nurse practitioner students, and other healthcare learners. At Augusta Health, we take pride in delivering high-quality educational opportunities that focus on patient-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and lifelong learning. 

Medical Education FAQ

1. How old do you need to be to participate in an observership?
   • You must be 18+
2. How long are the observerships? 
   • Our observerships are two (2) half days.
3. I am a non-US grad seeking an observership. Is it possible to extend my observership?
   • No, our observerships are only two half days.
4. When are your audition rotations? 
   • Auditions are in 4-week rotations starting in July.
5. Do you offer housing for students?
   • Students must make their own arrangements for room and board. 
6. What electives do you offer for medical students?
   • Please note that these electives are offered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to faculty availability, student interest, and scheduling considerations.
     • Sports Medicine
     • Orthopedic Surgery
     • Pain management
     • Internal Medicine
     • Cardiology
     • Urology
     • Anesthesia
     • Pain Management & Rehabilitation 
     • Critical Care
     • Hematology & Oncology
     • Endocrinology (2-weeks)
     • Infectious Disease (2-weeks)
     • Palliative Care
     • Pathology (2-weeks)

Questions? Email meded@augustahealth.com.

Please allow 24-48 hours for a response from us! Thank you.

Important Documents

IM Observership Request:

This form is intended for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are planning to apply to the residency program.

Observation Request:

This form is for all other observers who are not IMGs, such as college students planning to apply to medical or physician assistant (PA) school. 

Student Request for Placement:

This form is for students seeking clinical rotation opportunities.

Internal Medicine Audition Request

This form is for U.S. medical students seeking to complete an audition rotation in Internal Medicine, with the intention of applying to the Internal Medicine residency program.

 

*ALL requests must go through an approval process. Submitting a request form does NOT automatically secure your spot. Thank you for understanding!