The Medical College of Georgia is the only publicly funded medical school in Georgia. It began in 1828, making it one of the first medical schools in the entire country.

Tbilisi Medical Academy (TMA) is one of the most respected medical schools that has existed in Georgia since 1992 and was established by an outstanding Georgian physician Dr. Petre Shotadze.

University of North Georgia (UNG) students Rediate Degu and Nadine Effiom recently participated in the six-week Northeast Georgia Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Summer Research Internship.

Medical schools have asked her to come talk to their residents. She's also been vocal in her community. A friend of hers, Deiera Bennett, says the story has shaken her trust in doctors.