There is a shortage of pediatricians and other physicians in many parts of Georgia, especially in rural counties. A new initiative is underway to help address some of the gaps.
Children’s Health Care of Atlanta and the Mercer University School of Medicine are partnering on the effort, with what officials say is a dedicated, sustainable fund of $200 million allocated last year by the Children’s Board of Trustees.
The fund would pay for 10 full-tuition scholarships for pediatrics students, who are required to commit to practicing in rural Georgia for at least four years after their residency training.
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