Enhancing the health of individuals, families, populations, and communities is the over-riding mission and priority of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. The department provides primary care education, discovery and clinical services to advance this mission.
Family & Community Medicine
Health Sciences Campus
706-721-4588 (Family Med Center)
706-721-3159 (Chair's Office)
1120 15th Street, HB-4000
Augusta, GA 30912
The impact of identity stressors on breast cancer risk in Black women
Samantha Jones, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia, has dedicated her career to understanding health disparities. Her current research focuses on understanding the impact of identity-based stressors on the prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer in Black women.
Family & Community Medicine Research
In pursuit of the Department of Family & Community Medicine’s vision to advance the health and well-being of Georgians & their communities, the Research Section collaborates with community & academic stakeholders to pursue community-driven scholarship to advance the health & well-being of those we serve.
Family & Community Medicine Positions
We seek clinician educators to support its teaching, scholarship, and service programs in response to anticipated growth in undergraduate medical education and its Family and Community Medicine residency.
As family physicians, we provide continuous, expert care for you and your entire family. We are committed to caring for patients of all ages and health conditions, while considering how your family and community can impact your well-being.
