UGA School of Medicine hosts visit for inaugural class

The University of Georgia School of Medicine welcomed 64 prospective students for its inaugural class on Friday, hosting a second-look event to explore the campus and finalize their decisions. The event included a tour of the 93,000-square-foot medical education and research building, scheduled for completion in December 2026, located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. The students, chosen from over 2,000 applications and 235 interviews during a two-week admissions cycle, attended a meet-and-greet with faculty and staff. Dean Shelley Nuss and the school’s mascot, Hairy Dawg, greeted attendees, who also received welcome boxes. The event provided an opportunity for prospective students to connect with faculty and staff before making their final enrollment choices. The school’s new facility will support medical education and research, marking a significant expansion of UGA’s health sciences programs. The inaugural class reflects a competitive admissions process, with the school selecting candidates from a large applicant pool. This visit aimed to give students a closer look at the campus and resources available for their medical training.