Augusta University Family Medicine

04/21/2026

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder the impacts how individuals communicate, process information, and socialize. Dr. Britt-Thomas discusses ASD, some common symptoms, and the impact of improved diagnostics and screenings on The Mix WRDW for Autism Awareness Month.

04/14/2026

Being a family physician means building meaningful, lasting connections with patients in ways few other specialties can. Last night, our faculty shared their journeys into family medicine, and what continues to inspire them.

Thanks to our Family Medicine Interest Group for joining us for dinner and experiencing firsthand just how special this field really is. And a major THANK YOU to our staff for hosting these events, for showing the future of medicine all that we have to offer and being our department's strongest advocates!!!

03/30/2026

There’s nothing better than coming together to celebrate each other's cultures 🌍 Our program represents dozens of countries from around the globe, and it’s such an honor to share and learn from one another! Huge thanks to everyone who made this potluck amazing, from organizing to the incredible food!

03/20/2026

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Take a look at the most popular residencies among the Class of 2026.

03/20/2026

Happy Match and welcome to the family!!! We can't wait to meet these incredible interns this July!

03/12/2026

Keeping up with your oral health is not just about having a bright smile, it is also linked to your heart health and overall wellbeing. Our resident, Dr. Irene Lin, and Dr. Brandon Bentley talk about the importance of oral health, common conditions, and how it is linked to your overall health.

03/02/2026

Taking care of our community, in and outside of our clinic! Thank you to Drs. Rafay Malik and Evan Miller for supporting the medical tent at the Augusta Half Marathon!

02/27/2026

Headaches are something almost everyone deals with, but their causes and severity can vary widely. Department of Family and Community Medicine resident Dr. Irene Lin and Dr. Brandon Bentley break down the most common types of headaches, how to treat and prevent them, and when a headache may be a sign that it’s time to see your doctor.

https://www.wrdw.com/video/2026/02/25/wellness-wednesday-dealing-with-headaches/

02/18/2026

02/06/2026

We're happy to introduce the 2026 officers for the Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) and the Sports Medicine Interest Group (SMIG). These student led groups provide a space to educate students about Family Medicine through education, social events, and mentorship.

Pictured from left to right are Hala Youssouf, Isabella “Bella” Allen, Jaclyn “Jacki” Hecklinski, Gabriel “Gabe” Corbitt, and Charles “Charlie” Benson.

We are looking forward to working with these outstanding officers this year and are grateful for their willingness and excitement to serve!

02/05/2026

We are pleased to announce our chiefs for the 2026-2027 academic year! Congratulations to Dr. Asha Atkinson, Dr. Fabian Hernandez, and Dr. Rafay Malik! We are looking forward to working with these incredible residents and are excited to see what we will accomplish in the coming year.

01/14/2026

The excitement of setting a New Year's resolution mat keep us motivated for the first few days, but what happens when life happens and the motivation wears off? Dr. Jessica Britt-Thomas talked with Brad Means on The Means Report about New Year's Resolutions and how set realistic goals and expectations for ourselves.

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) The new year is underway. So how are your resolutions going? We welcome Dr. Jessica Britt-Thomas to this edition of The Means Report. She is an associate professor who focuses on…