Emory Warner Robins Family Medicine Residency Program

At Emory Warner Robins, we are deeply committed to the advancement of Graduate Medical Education (GME). Our leadership, faculty, and staff actively support scholarly activity, professional development, and clinical excellence across all levels of training.

Emory Healthcare provides robust financial, educational, and personnel resources to ensure our residency program delivers high-quality, modern, and meaningful training experiences. This commitment reflects our dedication to preparing future family physicians to meet the evolving needs of our communities with confidence and compassion.

Our program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and proudly trains both osteopathic and allopathic residents.

General Program Objectives

Our comprehensive training includes:

• Ambulatory care
• Inpatient medicine
• Preventive and chronic disease management
• Surgical experience
• Behavioral health integration
• Application of osteopathic principles and practices
• Community engagement and advocacy

Residents are trained to provide care across the lifespan — from prenatal and pediatric care to geriatric and end-of-life care — ensuring a well-rounded, patient-centered approach to medicine.

The Emory Warner Robins Family Medicine Residency Program is designed to:

• Implement the Core Competencies of the ACGME and AOA, including:
  • Osteopathic philosophy and manipulative medicine
  • Patient care
  • Medical knowledge
  • Practice-based learning and improvement
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professionalism
  • Systems-based practice
    
    
• Ensure residents are prepared for board certification by
  • American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Committee on Post-Doctoral Training
  • American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
  • American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
  • American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP)
    
    
• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care at the Roy H. “Sonny” Watson Health Pavilion Family Medicine Center
• Promote an interdisciplinary, team-based approach to healthcare
• Foster a culture of lifelong learning, quality improvement, and continuing medical education
• Support faculty development to enhance teaching, retention, and clinical excellence

Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve by providing patient-centered, high-quality, and cost-effective care, while promoting wellness, education, and access to medical services.

Vision

A compassionate healthcare system dedicated to excellence—today and into the future.

Values

We RISE by practicing:

• Respect

We honor the dignity and worth of every individual, giving everyone a voice and fostering teamwork.

• Integrity

We promote honesty, transparency, and accountability in all interactions, working together to achieve our full potential.

• Service Innovation

We embrace creativity and continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of our patients and learners.

• Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in clinical care, education, and service to others.

Whether you're a medical student exploring residency options or a future resident visiting our webpage, we commend you for choosing a path in family medicine. As medicine continues to evolve through advancements in knowledge and technology, the human connection and compassion at the heart of patient care remain essential. At Emory Warner Robins, we are committed to cultivating family physicians who are not only clinically skilled and knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate and adaptable to the changing healthcare landscape.

Our residency program emphasizes hands-on learning, evidence-based practice, and the integration of osteopathic manipulative treatment and procedural skills. We aim to support your growth both professionally and personally, preparing you to serve diverse communities with excellence.

As a resident in our program, you will gain valuable inpatient experience at Emory Warner Robins Hospital, provide continuity care at the Pavilion Family Medicine Center, and serve the vibrant and growing population of Houston County, Georgia, home to over 150,000 residents. Our system-wide use of electronic health records ensures seamless care and learning across settings.

We invite you to reach out to our Program Coordinator, Cassandra Ivey, for more information. Better yet, consider joining us for a student rotation to experience firsthand the supportive and enriching environment we offer.

La Toya D. Jackson, DO, MS, FAAFP
Program Director
Emory Warner Robins Family Medicine Residency

At Emory Warner Robins, we are proud to offer a residency experience that is supportive, challenging, and rewarding. Our ambulatory facilities, dedicated faculty,and diverse clinical opportunities ensure that graduates are well-prepared to practice high-quality family medicine.

We believe in cultivating a learning environment where residents feel supported by leadership and empowered to grow both professionally and personally. Subspecialty exposure is broad, with the exception of neurosurgery and cardiac surgery.

If you are seeking a well-rounded, academically strong, and community-focused family medicine residency, we invite you to explore Emory Warner Robins - you'll be glad you did!

Kathryn Glas, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Emory Warner Robins Hospital