Medical Students/Residents
Medical Students/Residents
The following sections provide data and information regarding medical students.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degrees Conferred
The following chart and table present information on degrees conferred at all Georgia institutions providing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Doctor of Medicine Degrees Conferred at Georgia Institutions
Doctor of Medicine Degrees Conferred at Georgia Institutions
| Institution | 2000-2001 | 2001-2002 | 2002-2003 | 2003-2004 | 2004-2005 | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 110 | 103 | 110 | 107 | 103 | 110 | 110 |
| Medical College of Georgia (MCG) | 170 | 169 | 173 | 158 | 143 | 153 | 183 |
| Mercer University | 52 | 48 | 52 | 42 | 54 | 54 | 64 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | 30 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 44 | 38 | 46 |
Source: Emory University, Mercer University, and Morehouse School of Medicine are data from The Integrated and Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the Medical College of Georgia is data from University System of Georgia.
Medicine Degrees Conferred Maps
- Georgia Doctor of Medicine Degrees Awarded 2007-2008
This map and table show the number of MD degrees awarded in the 2007-2008 academic year. Graduates from the state’s DO program did not complete the program until 2008-2009 and thus are not included.
Medical School Enrollment
The following chart and table provide information on enrollment in Georgia’s Medical Schools, as reported by the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW) through data reported to the GBPW by the medical schools.
Total Student Enrollment
Total Student Enrollment
| Medical School | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2008-2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University School of Medicine | 462 | 455 | 498 |
| Medical College of Georgia (MCG) | 711 | 734 | 750 |
| Mercer University School of Medicine | 239 | 246 | 279 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | 196 | 210 | 217 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | 84 | 168 | 338 |
| Total: | 1692 | 1813 | 2082 |
Source: The Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW) through data reported to the GBPW by the medical schools
Note: The GBPW does not currently have 2007-2008 Enrollment Data available on their website.
Medical Students per 100,000 Population
The following chart and table present information on enrolled students at Georgia institutions providing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree per 100,000 population in Georgia compared to the national average.
Rate of Medical Students per 100,000 Population
Rate of Medical Students per 100,000 Population
| Year | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | 18 | 28.61 |
| 2006-2007 | 19 | 26.6 |
| 2007-2008 | 20.5 | 29.2 |
| 2008-2009 | 21.7 | 29 |
Source: Data was compiled by the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW) with data provided by the AAMC Center for Workforce Studies, State Physician Workforce Data Book and the U.S. Census Bureau.
1The GBPW did not provide the national average for 2000-2001; this data was compiled directly from AAMC.
Medicine Graduates per 100,000 Population
The following chart and table present information on graduates at all Georgia institutions providing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree per 100,000 population.
Medicine Graduates per 100,000 Population in Georgia
Medicine Graduates per 100,000 Population in Georgia
| Year | Medicine Graduates per 100,000 population in Georgia |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.30 |
| 2002 | 4.13 |
| 2003 | 4.23 |
| 2004 | 3.88 |
| 2005 | 3.78 |
| 2006 | 3.80 |
| 2007 | 4.22 |
Source: The Integrated and Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the U.S. Census Bureau
Physician Retention of Georgia’s Medical School Graduates
The following chart and table provide information on the retention of graduates from Georgia medical schools as practicing physicians in the state of Georgia. The data is reported by the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW) with data provided by American Medical Association (AMA) Directory of Physicians in the U.S and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Physician Retention by Medical School as of June 2008
Physician Retention by Medical School as of June 2008
| Medical School | % of M.D. Graduates Practicing in GA |
|---|---|
| Emory University School of Medicine | 37.6% |
| Medical College of Georgia (MCG) | 52.5% |
| Mercer University School of Medicine | 60.1% |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | 44.9% |
Source: Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW) with data provided by American Medical Association (AMA) Directory of Physicians in the U.S and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). (AMA) Directory of Physicians in the U.S and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Note: The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine will graduate its first class in 2009
Residency Enrollment
The following chart and table present information regarding enrollment in residency programs, as reported by the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW) with data provided by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
2008-2009 Number of Residency Positions
2008-2009 Number of Residency Positions
| Teaching Institution | Approved/Accredited Positions | Filled Positions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Medical Center | 81 | 78 |
| Emory | 1137 | 1051 |
| Floyd Medical Center | 21 | 22 |
| Medical Center of Central Georgia | 109 | 97 |
| Medical College of Georgia | 435 | 403 |
| Memorial Health University Medical Center | 118 | 117 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | 140 | 133 |
| Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital | 16 | 16 |
| Satilla Regional Medical Center | 6 | 6 |
| The Medical Center, Inc. | 41 | 40 |
| Total: | 2104 | 1963 |
Source: The Georgia Board for Physician Workforce (GBPW) with data provided by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Residency Enrollment Maps
Georgia Medicine Residents (All Specialties) 2009-2010
Represented on this map and table are all of the medicine residents across the state in 2009-2010.Georgia Internal Medicine Residents 2009-2010
Provided on this map and table are the medicine residents in Georgia specializing in internal medicine in 2009-2010.Georgia Pediatric Residents 2009-2010
This map and table present the state’s medicine residents in 2009-2010 who were specializing in a pediatric field.Georgia Primary Care Residents 2009-2010
Represented on this map and table are the residents specializing in primary care across the state in 2009-2010. Note: four of the Medical College of Georgia residents in family medicine performed their residency at Satilla Regional Medical Center, which is affiliated with the Medical College of Georgia.Georgia Surgery Residents 2009-2010
Presented in this map and table are the residents at Georgia sponsoring institutions that specialized in a surgical field in 2009-2010. This map also includes dental surgeon residents.Georgia Remaining Residents 2009-2010
This map and table provide information on the 2009-2010 residents in specialties not included in the maps above.