Family Medicine Rotation Sites and Information

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Clerkship Website: www.mcg.edu/som/fammed/clerkshp.htm
Useful website for Family Medicine sites: www.mcg.edu/SOM/FamMed/clerksites.htm

This is information about the Augusta sites.

DEPT. OF FAMILY MEDICINE, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA[/u]
The Department of Family Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia provides clerkship experiences to 4 students per rotation. These students receive clinical exposure to patients in both the ambulatory and hospital setting. Ambulatory exposure is provided by the undifferentiated patient population who receive their health care through the Family Medicine Center. Hospital exposure is provided by the Family Medicine Inpatient Service which receives patients who require hospitalization from the Family Medicine Center and the Tri-County Health System’s clinics. A small number of patients come from family physicians throughout the State of Georgia who refer patients to our service for diagnostic evaluation. The students observe the delivery of health care to these patients and their families in both a comprehensive and continuous manner with emphasis on preventive medicine. These patients will also present with acute and/or chronic health care requirements. During the rotation, the students are given time for reading, chart preparation and home visits.

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PRACTICE, EISENHOWER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, FORT GORDON, GEORGIA[/u]
Two students per rotation are assigned (when available) to the Family Practice Center at Fort Gordon. The Family Practice Department at Fort Gordon provides comprehensive and continuous care to active duty and retired military personnel. Students rotating through the department are precepted by faculty, who also work closely with residents. Students participate in the evaluation of both ambulatory and hospitalized family practice patients and receive teaching through formal lecture, group consultation and directly from residents and faculty. Provision for a home visit with a community health nurse is provided. Additionally, the students have an opportunity to meet and work with third and fourth year students from other medical schools rotating through the clinic.

WEST AUGUSTA FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the West Augusta Family Practice Associates. Clinical activity occurs at Doctor’s Hospital, University Hospital and the private practice office. The purpose of this rotation is to provide student exposure to a private office practice in family medicine as well as exposure to a hospital practice in a community hospital. The student is exposed to the comprehensive care offered by this family medicine practice as well as appropriate usage of consultative resources available. The patient population is diverse, offering exposure to the practice of preventive care as well as a diversity of problems and pathology.

FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the Family Medicine Associates of Augusta. Clinical activity occurs at St. Joseph's Hospital and the private practice office. The purpose of this rotation is to provide student exposure to a private office practice in family medicine as well as exposure to a hospital practice in a community hospital. The student is exposed to the comprehensive care offered by this family medicine group practice as well as appropriate usage of consultative resources available. The patient population is diverse, offering exposure to the practice of preventive care as well as a diversity of problems and pathology.

DR. MEYER P. SCHWARTZ, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the office of Dr. Meyer P. Schwartz. Clinical activity occurs at Doctor’s Hospital, University Hospital and the private practice office. The purpose of this rotation is to provide student exposure to a private office practice in family medicine as well as exposure to a hospital practice in a community hospital. The student is exposed to the comprehensive care offered by this family medicine group practice as well as appropriate usage of consultative resources available. The patient population is diverse, offering exposure to the practice of preventive care as well as a diversity of problems and pathology.

SOUTHERN FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER,AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to Southern Family Medical Center located in south Richmond County for the purpose of participating in an experience in the private practice of family medicine. Students are exposed to a private practice which delivers comprehensive and longitudinal care to an undifferentiated population of patients. Students are required to participated in the care of selected patients and their families. During the rotation, the students are given time for reading, chart preparation and home visits.

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This is information about sites within commuting distance from Augusta. No housing provided.

TRI-COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM, WARRENTON, GEORGIA[/u]
One student per rotation is assigned to the Tri-County Health System clinics for the purpose of gaining an experience in rural family medicine. The purpose of these clinics is to provide medical care to the rural towns of Warrenton, Gibson, Crawfordville, and Sparta, Georgia, and to expose students to the uniqueness of the care required by a patient population in a rural setting. The students are supervised by family medicine faculty and residents who are present at all times. Teaching also occurs during the commute (which is provided by the faculty 1-2 days per week) to and from the practice site. Students participate in weekly conferences and take night call at MCG.

EDGEFIELD MEDICAL CLINIC, P.A., EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
One student per rotation is assigned to the Edgefield Medical Clinic in Edgefield, South Carolina, for the purpose of participating in an experience in the private practice of Family Medicine. Students who are assigned to this rotation will be commuting to this clinic daily (approximately 25 miles from Augusta). Students will stay in the hospital when on call. Students are exposed to a private practice which delivers comprehensive and longitudinal care to an undifferential population of patients and are required to participate in the care of selected patients and their families.

FAMILY CARE GROUP OF THOMSON, GEORGIA
One student per rotation are assigned to the Family Care Group of Thomson, Georgia. The purpose of this rotation is to provide student exposure to a private office practice in family medicine as well as exposure to a hospital practice in a community hospital. The student is exposed to the comprehensive care offered by this family medicine private practice. The patient population is diverse, offering exposure to the practice of preventive care as well as a diversity of problems and pathology. Students assigned to Thomson will commute (25 miles) except when on call (a hospital room will be provided).

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF WAYNESBORO, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the Medical Associates of Waynesboro, Georgia. The purpose of this rotation is to provide student exposure to a private office practice in family medicine as well as exposure to a hospital practice in a community hospital. The student is exposed to the comprehensive care offered by this family medicine group practice. The patient population is diverse, offering exposure to the practice of preventive care as well as a diversity of problems and pathology. Students are also exposed to a large obstetric practice in this setting. Students assigned to Waynesboro will commute (35 miles) except when on call (a hospital room will be provided).

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This is information about away rotation sites. Housing is provided.

FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, THE MEDICAL CENTER, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA[/u]
One to two students per rotation are assigned to the Medical Center's Family Practice Residency Training Program in Columbus, Georgia, for the purpose of receiving their clinical experiences in Family Medicine. For clinical activities the students will be teamed with faculty family physicians, private practitioners, and family medicine residents. Outpatient experience will occur in the residency setting at the Family Practice Center and in the private office. Nursing home rounds and a home visit will be made. Inpatient experience with family practice patients will include night call, morning report and attending rounds. To enhance the continuity of the experience, there will be daily student seminars with the faculty, based heavily on reading assignments and clinical encounters by the students. Housing is provided by the Family Practice Residency Program.

FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, SAVANNAH, GA
One student is assigned per rotation to the Memorial University Health Medical Center's Family Practice Residency Program in Savannah. The primary site of clinical experience is the Family Practice Center which houses the administrative offices, conference rooms and outpatient clinic facilities of the Family Practice Residency Program. In-Hospital family medicine patient care and conferences are provided in Memorial Medical University Health Center. Experiences in long term geriatric care are provided in the Savannah Convalescent Nursing Home. Contact with the private practice of family medicine is also provided. Housing is provided in a student dormitory located approximately 50 yards from the Family Practice Center.

FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, FLOYD MEDICAL CENTER, ROME, GEORGIA[/u]
The Family Practice Residency Training Program at the Floyd Medical Center provides a clinical experience in Family Medicine for 1 student per rotation. Each student will participate in clinical activities which will demonstrate the breadth of Family Medicine. Outpatient activities will take place in the Family Practice Center. Inpatient experience will take place in the Floyd Medical Center. All student activities will be supervised by the faculty attendings of the Family Practice Residency Program. Housing will be provided by the Floyd Medical Center Residency Training Program.

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ALBANY, GEORGIA[/b]
The Family Practice Residency Training Program at the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital provides a clinical experience in Family Medicine for 1-2 students per rotation. Each student will participate in clinical activities which will demonstrate the breadth of Family Medicine. Outpatient activities will take place in the Family Practice Center. Inpatient experience will take place in the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. All student activities will be supervised by the faculty attendings of the Family Practice Residency Program. Housing will be provided by the Residency Program.

WAYNE FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES, P.C., JESUP, GEORGIA[/b]
One student per rotation is assigned to the Wayne Family Practice Associates in Jesup, Georgia, for the purpose of receiving their clerkship experience by participating in a private group practice of family medicine. The students participate in the evaluation of both office and hospitalized patients. The physician members of the private practice provide all attending support and coordinate all clinical learning activities for the student. Housing is provided by the group practice.

WEST GEORGIA FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES, P.A., VILLA RICA, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the West Georgia Family Practice Associates in Villa Rica, Georgia, for the purpose of receiving their clerkship experience by participating in the private group practice of family medicine. The student participates in the evaluation of the office and hospitalized patients. The student also has the opportunity to observe a unique consultation system where consultants make routine visits to the office for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of a pre-selected group of patients. The physician members of this family practice provide all attending support and coordinate all educational activities for the students. Housing is provided by the group practice.

COLQUITT PRIMARY CARE CENTER, MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the Family Practice Associates of Moultrie for the purpose of participating in an experience in the private practice of family medicine. Students are exposed to a private practice which delivers comprehensive and longitudinal care to an undifferentiated population of patients. Students are required to participated in the care of selected patients and their families. Housing is provided by the group practice.

BLACKSHEAR FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES, BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the Blackshear Family Practice Associates in Blackshear, Georgia, for the purpose of receiving their clerkship experience by participating in the evaluation of both office and hospital patients. The physician members of the private practice provide all attending support and coordinate all clinical learning activities for the student. Students will also rotate in the practice's office in Waycross, Georgia. Housing is provided by the group practice.

VALDOSTA FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the Valdosta Family Medicine Associates for the purpose of receiving their clerkship experience by participating in a private group practice of family medicine. The students participate in the evaluation of both office and hospital patients. The physician members of the practice provide all attending support and coordinate all clinical learning activities for the student. Housing is provided by the group practice.

FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES, TIFTON, GEORGIA
One student per rotation is assigned to the Family Practice Associates in Tifton, Georgia, for the purpose of receiving their clerkship experience by participating in a private practice of family medicine. The students participate in the evaluation of both office and hospitalized patients. Students also get experience in obstetrics. The physician members of the private practice provide all attending support and coordinate all clinical learning activities for the student. Housing is provided by the practice.