Medical College of Georgia

03/31/2026

Welcoming a new baby is a life-changing event, but it often comes with a complex mix of emotions. There are critical differences between the “Baby Blues,” which is common and self-resolving, and postpartum depression.

Argyro Athanasiadi, MD, explains hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and the red flags that indicate when it’s time to seek professional help. She also breaks down a new hormonal treatment method for postpartum depression, that is also safe for nursing babies.

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03/27/2026

In today's Dean's Diary: MCG Class of 2026 has a match rate higher than the national average; more students are staying in Georgia to train; and Athens Alumni Reception welcomes nearly 100 MCG supporters.
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March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026Dean's Diary - Medical College of GeorgiaAlumni Weekend, Lynn Hedrick, Match Day, Medical College of Georgia, Xin-Yun Lu, Yun LeiDavid C. Hess, MD Dear Medical College of Georgia Friends, MCG Class of 2026 has a 98% Match Rate – higher than the national average Althou...

03/25/2026

MCG researcher awarded $2.8 million grant, publishes paper on Alzheimer’s disease. https://loom.ly/88jZ7xo

Yun Lei, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, recently received a nearly $2.8 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on certain neurons. Additionally, an Alzheimer’s disease research paper she authored was recently accepted for publication by the journal Molecular Psychiatry.

Both the grant and paper seek to find Alzheimer’s answers – but from different perspectives.

Yun Lei, PhD, has been making great progress in Alzheimer's disease research out of MCG recently, with a new $2.8 million grant and a paper accepted for publication.

03/24/2026

What would you be if not a doctor? See the Match Day costumes of the Class of 2026 that answer that thematic question. https://loom.ly/5Z1PbUw

03/23/2026

03/20/2026

A look at some of today’s costumes for Match Day 2026.

03/20/2026

Congratulations to fourth-year medical students at MCG who learned where they will complete their residencies. A happy day at SRP Park for Match Day 2026.

03/20/2026

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

03/20/2026

Match Day 2026 is being held at SRP Park today.
To join the livestream at 10:45 a.m.: https://loom.ly/Y_pE8G0

03/19/2026

Kyle Burkhart, third generation military, is headed to the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium for residency. He will serve the U.S. Army for the next three years in internal medicine, mostly at Brooke Army Medical Center on Fort Sam Houston.
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03/18/2026

The Augusta University community is coming together to support students, faculty, groundbreaking research and vital programs. Join me by visiting https://give.augusta.edu/ today and support MCG’s stethoscope fund.