Maria C. Andrews, M. D., at left, program director of the FSU-TMH Family Medicine Residency Program, instructs second-year resident Christian Cunningham( M. D. ' 24) as he examines a mock patient.
Expanding GME program provides direct response to Florida ' s physician shortage, legislation
By Patrick Crowley FSU College of Medicine
Deepening its investment in advanced medical training and patient care, the FSU College of Medicine continues to grow its Graduate Medical Education program to meet the growing health care needs of Florida’ s population and to address a shortage of physicians.
This past summer, the GME program grew substantially by taking on sponsorship of various programs and now offers 27 residencies and fellowships with its nine health care partners. In July, the College of Medicine welcomed its newest class of 131 physician residents and fellows in hospitals and clinics across the state. They join more than 264 physicians already enrolled.
“ The Florida Legislature created this College of Medicine with a clear mission, and that is to improve access to outstanding health care,” said Alma Littles, M. D., dean of the college.“ One way we do this is by strategically growing our GME program to directly address Florida’ s growing physician shortage and to improve access to care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
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