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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program

The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University was approved by the ACGME on September 20, 2023, and is currently 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

James Maher, MD

Section Chief, Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Padmashree “Champa” Woodham, MD

Fellowship Program Director & Regional Perinatal Center Director
Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Debra Ware, MD

Associate Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Lawrence Devoe, MD

Professor Emeritus, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Jessica Faulkner, PhD

Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Assistant Professor, Physiology

Jeana Lauderdale, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CNIV

Nurse Navigator, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Chadburn B. Ray, MD, RPH

Co-Director, Cardio-Obstetrics
Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Victoria Bredenberg

Fellowship Program Coordinator, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Amanda Zabala

Incoming Fellowship Program Coordinator, Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Contact Us

Obstetrics & Gynecology

706-721-3556

MFM_FELLOWSHIP@augusta.edu

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 28, 2025, for consideration for a fellowship position beginning August 1, 2026. 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 19, 2025, if selected to interview.

All interviews will be conducted Virtually, via Zoom, during the following dates: June 18, June 20, August 6, August 8.

**Please continue to check our website for the latest updates.

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

SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE