Augusta University Reviews

"My program is based upon the concept of student centered learning. This is where the student has a major responsibility to learn concepts for themselves and knowledge gained is directly proportional to the work put in by the student. Student Centered learning is a pro and a con. It is a pro because I remember things better when I have to look for them myself and I learn how to manage my time and implement responsibility into my learning process. It is a con because I find myself wondering if I have missed information I need to be a successful Physical Therapist. For example, if I had to choose a Physical Therapist for my family member I would not neccesarily pick a Physical Therapist who went through student centered learning because I would wonder if they learned everything they needed to know and whether they learned it the correct way. I would most likely pick a physical therapist who was directly mentored by the best Physical Therapist possible because I would be confident they had thorough and complete knowledge. I learn a lot but I wish I had a little more clarification and examples to learn from before and after completeing assignments."

"I am in my first year of the Physical Therapy program at Georgia Health Sciences University (now Georgia Regents). I feel that the program has a fantastic faculty who are readily accessible at almost all times of the day, and the students in the different years in the program have great camaraderie with their peers. I am thoroughly enjoying my time here in the program so far. One con would be that it would be nice if the program had a little more financial help in order to fund better technology for the students' research as they complete their research projects."

"Our PA program at Georgia regents university was so unbelievable competitive. Our faculty made sure that we always had cutting edge equipment. We learned anatomy on real and various cadavers, we had 3 fresh cadavers to practice all of our skills on before entering rotations, and we were always pushed to the max. Our PA program also won the GAPA BOWL 2014!"

"This is a wonderful school - there are many opportunities outside of class to improve your skills, and every professor is seriously invested in your education as a future professional."

"Overall, GRU has a good program and supportive faculty that help students."

"Overall, I have received an adequate education from this program. There are definitely some areas that could use some improvement, such as administration, organization, and professionalism."

"I am very pleased with my decision to attend the GRU PA Program. The faculty and staff are truly great. I would recommend this program to all students interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant."

"I highly recommend the Physician Assistant Program at Georgia Regents University!! The average class size is 40-43 students, which is definitely a benefit because we meet weekly with a professor in a small group setting. GRU emphasizes diversity and the students come from various backgrounds. The tuition is very reasonable in comparison to other PA programs. The faculy is willing to helps the students in any way possible, and they always have an open-door policy!"

"Pros-Small class size (~35-30 people);Since GHSU merged with Augusta State University there are now opportunities to lecture undergraduate classes for cash. The program pays you via stipends without any requirement for teaching duties. Therefore you get paid to earn your degree. Cons-Minimum academic career support for non-benchwork related careers. It's located in a slow moving town which could be a pro or con depending on your taste. I would describe Augusta as a great town to 1) raise a family and 2) retire but not for young single individuals that want a thriving social scene. The city also offers an excellent cost of living."

"My graduate school offered a great experience and provided great education. I was able to develop several mentorship-based relationships that guided my education. I feel prepared for my future career as an M.D., having gone to GHSU. The only cons that I can think of would be the poor integration of technology to the health training and the utility of current technologies that are present. I do, however, feel that the administration is doing a wonderful job addressing this issue."

"PROS: In-state tuition means it is a good choice for Georgia residents for med school. CONS: Tuition is steadily rising, especially now that GHSU and ASU have consolidated to become GRU."

"This OT program is definitely a harder workload, but everyone wants you to do well. It's like one big family of support."

"I love my program because it is going to make me into a great doctor. We learn everything based on organ systems so it makes sense and it flows well together. We are also exposed to patients our first year so that we become comfortable with seeing patients. The only con is that it is a lot of hard work. Although it is hard work, it is definitely rewarding."

"Pros: -- Value -- Facilities Cons: -- Social Life -- Transportation ----- PROS: -- VALUE: I think Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) College of Dental Medicine (CODM) has the second lowest tuition of all dental schools - second only to Mississippi. So for value, it's hard to beat. Additionally, cost of living in Augusta is extremely reasonable, particularly compared to other schools at which I interviewed (see below). -- FACILITIES: The CODM had a new building constructed and fitted with the latest in dental and instruction technologies; its ribbon cutting was in September 2011. The facilities surpassed any of the other dental school I visited, even those that were recently renovated. ----- CONS: -- SOCIAL LIFE: Augusta is not a big city. While it is between 2.5 and 3 hours from other urban centers (Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, Savannah), there's not much for young, single people here. That said, I think it's a good place for families. -- TRANSPORTATION: Augusta's not a big urban area. You have to drive everywhere yourself. Traffic isn't bad, except during rush hours. ----- My background: I interviewed at the following dental schools: Columbia University; University of California San Francisco; University of Louisville; College of Dental Medicine - Arizona at Midwestern University. Of these, I chose GHSU CODM based on, and weighted according to, the following: 1) value (tuition AND cost of living), 2) use of technology, and 3) quality of facility. The price of tuition and the fact that the facility is state-of-the art (less than two years old) was hard to beat. And though I can't compare this to other schools, I have not been disappointed with the quality of instruction so far."

"I am in a nursing program at GA Health Sciences University. The nursing program is very intense and there is a lot of work, but I feel that the program is doing a wonderful job of preparing me for my role in nursing. The teachers are all experts in their fields and are always willing to take the time to answer questions or expand on subjects in which you are interested."