University of Georgia Gains Preliminary Accreditation for New Medical School

The new school will be in addition to the existing medical school at Augusta University.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The University of Georgia has gained preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, allowing it to recruit the first class for its new medical school. The $100 million medical education and research facility is scheduled for completion in December, and the school has already received over $10.8 million in scholarship commitments.

Why it matters

The new medical school at the University of Georgia will provide additional opportunities for medical education and research in the state, complementing the existing program at Augusta University. This expansion of medical training capacity could help address healthcare workforce needs in Georgia.

The details

The preliminary accreditation follows a rigorous evaluation of the School of Medicine's policies, educational programs, and facilities, culminating in an on-site review. Applications for the fall 2026 inaugural class will open in the coming weeks. The school's new $100 million medical education and research facility is scheduled for completion on UGA's Health Sciences Campus in December.

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  • Applications for the fall 2026 inaugural class will open in the coming weeks.
  • The school's new $100 million medical education and research facility is scheduled for completion on UGA's Health Sciences Campus in December.

The players

University of Georgia

A public research university located in Athens, Georgia, and the flagship institution of the University System of Georgia.

Augusta University

A public research university and medical center located in Augusta, Georgia, and the state's only public academic medical center.

Liaison Committee on Medical Education

The accrediting body for medical education programs in the United States and Canada.

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What’s next

The committee will continue to assess the school as it progresses toward provisional and, ultimately, full accreditation.

The takeaway

The addition of a new medical school at the University of Georgia will expand medical education and research opportunities in the state, complementing the existing program at Augusta University and potentially helping to address healthcare workforce needs in Georgia.