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The Medical College of Georgia offers a variety of program options, including an MD degree, dual MD/MBA or MD/MPH programs, and graduate degree programs in areas such as Biomedical Informatics, Health Administration, Medical Education and more.

To be considered for admission to the Medical College of Georgia, applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have completed specific prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher. A minimum overall GPA of 3.4 is also required. MCG also requires applicants to submit their MCAT scores and three letters of recommendation.

Yes, the Medical College of Georgia offers several financial aid options for students. These include federal loans and grants, scholarship opportunities from external organizations and internal resources, such as tuition remission and student loan programs. Students should contact the Financial Aid office for more information on these opportunities.

You may arrange a tour by contacting Student Recruitment Services at 706-721-2245 or by filling out an online request form on our website. Tours are typically available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 2pm during normal school days, however other arrangements can usually be made upon request.

No, the Medical College of Georgia does not require foreign language proficiency for admissions purposes but highly recommends that all incoming students complete two semesters (or equivalent) in order to gain important cultural skills needed in medical practice today.

Yes! The Medical College of Georgia offers several research opportunities for students interested in gaining hands-on experience in their field before entering medical practice. Faculty members often host research labs open to both graduate and undergraduate students where they can collaborate with faculty mentors on groundbreaking projects.

Yes - depending on individual assessment by our staff. All Transfer credit requests should be sent directly to Transfer Credit Evaluation & Dean's Office located in Hord Dining Hall 218 using one secure electronic transmission (i.e., PDF). Upon approval from appropriate departments per evaluated course(s), transfer course(s) will then be forwarded with supporting documentation to Registrar's Office for recording on student's academic record.

Yes – all matriculated students are required to maintain some form health insurance coverage throughout their enrollment period at MCG regardless if they live in state or out-of-state.