Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program
The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is the only approved Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship in the state of Georgia that provides in-utero fetal therapy training. Additionally, Wellstar MCG Health is a Level IV designated Regional Perinatal Center and houses the only facility in the state where newborns can get the full range of pediatric subspecialty services all under one roof.
This is a three-year fellowship with one fellow position per year. The objective of the fellowship program is to produce well-rounded perinatologists to provide excellent clinical care for women with regards to the management and treatment of high-risk pregnancies. The program is an integral part of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Faculty and Staff
Padmashree “Champa” Woodham, MD
- Fellowship Program Director & Regional Perinatal Center Director
- Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Debra Ware, MD
- Associate Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Jessica Faulkner, PhD
- Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Assistant Professor, Physiology
Anne C. Patterson, MD
- Adjunct Faculty, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Jeana Lauderdale, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CNIV
- Nurse Navigator, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Chadburn B. Ray, MD, RPH
- Co-Director, Cardio-Obstetrics
- Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hamer M. Titus, MD
- Director, Perinatal Quality
- Assistant Director, Labor & Delivery
- Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Marlo M. Vernon, PhD, MPH
- Associate Professor, Health Management, Economics, and Policy- School of Public Health
- Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amanda Zabala
- Fellowship Program Coordinator, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Application Process
Applications for the Medical College of Georgia Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The deadline to submit applications is April 2026 (specific date TBD), for consideration for a fellowship position beginning August 1, 2027. Our program follows the common date recommendations set forth by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
NOTE: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents (green card) and must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the fellowship start date. Due to the nature of fellowship funding, applications from H1B and J1 Visa holders cannot be accepted.
Your completed application must include the following components submitted via ERAS:
- Common Application Form (CAF) in MyERAS
- Personal statement
- Official medical school transcript
- MSPE/Dean’s letter from medical school
- USMLE transcript
- Recent photo
- CREOG scores - email scores to MFM_FELLOWSHIP@augusta.edu
- Letters of Recommendations (3)
- (1) Chair of your department
- (2) Residency Program Director (using PD SLOE format OR traditional LOR format)
- (3) Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine of your department
- The fourth letter of recommendation is optional and may be from an individual of your choice.
Applicants will be notified starting May 2026 (specific date TBD), if selected to interview.
All interviews will be conducted Virtually, via Zoom, during the following dates: Mon June 29, Wed July 15, Wed July 22, Fri July 31.
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Program location:
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1120 15th Street, BA 7411
Augusta, Georgia 30912