The University of Georgia names the first dean for the standalone medical school that is set to open in 2026. Dr. Shelly Nuss is the dean of the Augusta University-University of Georgia Health Sciences Campus on Prince Avenue in Athens. The Georgia Legislature, following the request of Governor Brian Kemp, has allocated $50 million to fund the transition.
From Mike Wooten, UGA Media Relations…
Dr. Shelley Nuss, campus dean of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, has been named founding dean of the University of Georgia School of Medicine.
Nuss has served as campus dean of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership since 2016. In her new role, she will lead the establishment of an independently accredited school of medicine on the campus of Georgia’s flagship university.
“The creation of the School of Medicine at the University of Georgia is an extraordinary milestone for our state and our institution, and we are grateful to the Governor, the Chancellor, the General Assembly, and the Board of Regents for their strong support,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “There is no one better equipped to lead this important initiative than Dr. Shelley Nuss, with her exemplary, widely recognized leadership in medical education. I look forward to working with her as we seek LCME accreditation and build an outstanding medical school in the coming years.”