Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) has partnered with Tanner Health to establish a new clinical campus in Carrollton, Georgia. Beginning in July 2026, third- and fourth-year medical students will participate in their core clerkships and advanced rotations at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton  and other nearby facilities.

This collaboration strengthens MUSM’s dedication to training physicians for rural and underserved areas in Georgia. Students engaging in medical training in Georgia, particularly in Carrollton, will receive hands-on experience in a quality-focused, patient-centered health system while gaining insight into the unique challenges of rural health care.

Key features include:

• A specialized unit for medical education at Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton

• An advanced simulation center for experiential learning

• Opportunities to receive medical training in Georgia alongside experienced physicians across six core specialties

• Clinical rotations in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, psychiatry and surgery