The Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program began in 2016 to address the growing need for physicians in underserved areas of South Georgia. Since then, Colquitt Regional has remained committed…
“My parents have worked in healthcare their entire lives, so I have seen firsthand how rewarding and impactful the profession can be,” said Rowan. “I was inspired by the difference…
“I’ve always had the drive to be part of a team that creates solutions to make others’ lives easier and more comfortable,” he said. “As a former science teacher, I…
The Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program has matched with its tenth class of residents. The Family Medicine Class of 2028 includes David Green, M.D., Melissa Joseph, M.D., Allyson Pel, D.O., and Dylan…
“My mother spent over a decade traveling to patients who had little to no access to medical care,” said Hagler. “As a family, we would pray for her safety and…
“I became sick in high school, and my blood pressure would spike dangerously high,” said Bhagratie. “At one point, I couldn’t even attend my undergraduate classes, and it felt like…
For Procope, becoming a doctor was always about more than just practicing medicine. It was about helping people, especially after seeing how illness affected those around her. “I have a…
“My grandfather, Bill Edwards, passed away from cancer in 2015,” Edwards shared. “Witnessing the care he received from local physicians was incredibly impactful. They offered peace and assurance during a…
Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program was established in 2016 as a way for the hospital to address physician shortages in underserved areas, particularly in South Georgia. Since the program’s…
By: Dr. Allison Tresner Family Medicine Resident Colquitt Regional Health System Here in the South, many of us may feel inclined to reach for some good old pain relief powder.…