Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce

The Georgia Board for Health Care Workforce is proud to recognize Board Member, Indran Indrakrishnan, recently featured in USA Today for his decades of leadership in patient care, prevention, and community health.

He is a board-certified gastroenterologist and adjunct professor at Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Indrakrishnan has been a steadfast advocate for preventive care and early detection screening. Most recently through his efforts connected to Georgia's first statewide Cancer Day, recognized by Governor Brian Kemp on February 4, 2026.

Through education, patient care, and outreach, he continues to encourage awareness about the role of prevention in long-term health: “The objective is always to contribute constructively and leave systems stronger than we found them.”

Congratulations, Dr. Indrakrishnan! We are grateful for your service to Georgia.

Read the full article in USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/special/contributor-content/2026/05/22/dr-bhuvanendram-indrakrishnan-leadership-in-medicine-and-community-health/90214273007/

Dr. Bhuvanendram Indrakrishnan: Leadership in Medicine and Community Health His work reflects the view that long-term health depends on education, access, and consistent care.

The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW) is pleased to introduce Alice Chen, the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program, Data Analyst!

Alice joins GBHCW as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (Georgia's GREAT Health program), a statewide initiative developed in collaboration with CMS to strengthen rural communities through improved healthcare access, quality, and outcomes.

Alice brings a strong foundation in program and evaluation work, with experience at organizations including the CDC, CARE USA, and Emory University. She is deeply passionate about health equity and sustainability.

Outside of work, Alice enjoys taking walks, playing video games, and traveling.

We are thrilled to welcome Alice to the team and look forward to the meaningful contributions she will bring to rural health in Georgia. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

If you're passionate about strengthening Georgia's rural healthcare, this grant opportunity is for you!

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS's Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) Program is now open for applications.

This grant supports the development of new rural residency and rural track programs, to address physician workforce shortages in rural communities. Eligible programs are those where residents train in rural settings for more than 50% of their experience, as defined by HRSA rural eligibility.

Here's what you need to know:
- Up to $750,000 per award
- Approximately 15 grants available
- Funds support planning, accreditation, faculty development, recruitment, and more
- Application deadline: June 2, 2026

Learn more: https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/grants/rural-health-research-policy/rrpd

Please tag or share with colleagues and organizations who could benefit from this opportunity.

We’re proud to share that Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 500 into law on May 12th! This is a step forward in accessing the supply and demand of healthcare professionals across Georgia communities.

We are grateful to Governor Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly for their collaborative support of this legislation.

SB 500, introduced by Sen. Mike Hodges, expands the existing Georgia Health Care Professionals Data System to collect non-identifying data on licensed healthcare professionals across the state.

The legislation establishes collaboration between the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW) and 15 state licensing boards to collect non-identifying information related to healthcare professional demographics, geographic distribution, license types, and workforce trends. This information will help provide policymakers and the public with a clearer understanding of Georgia’s healthcare workforce landscape.

To learn more about SB500, view the bill here: https://lnkd.in/eGzUsVbM

Interested in learning how many Georgia medical school graduates are entering Graduate Medical Education (GME)? Curious how many graduates continue their residency training in-state compared to those who matched outside of Georgia? The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW) has you covered.

Each year, GBHCW publishes the Georgia Match Report, highlighting statistics and trends related to Georgia medical school graduates and residency match outcomes. We have also updated our Match and GME Interactive Dashboard with the latest 2026 Match Report data.

The interactive dashboard allows users to compare data across multiple years and apply various filters to explore trends and workforce insights.

View the Match Results and GME Interactive Dashboard:
https://prod.insights.georgia.gov/views/StateofGeorgiaGraduateMedicalEducationandMedicalStudentGraduate/MatchResultsSummary?%3Aembed=y&%3AisGuestRedirectFromVizportal=y

Read the 2026 Match Report:
https://healthcareworkforce.georgia.gov/georgia-match-data

Today, as we kick off Nurses Week, the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW) proudly recognizes and celebrates the incredible impact nurses make across Georgia and the nation every day.

This week, we are honored to highlight GBHCW Board Member Carolyn Clevenger for her leadership, service, and dedication to advancing healthcare and nursing education.

Carolyn Clevenger is the Founder and Director of Integrated Memory Care at Emory Healthcare, an Emory University professor, a nurse practitioner, and the Founding Dean of the UGA School of Nursing. Throughout her career, she has championed patient care, innovation, education, and improving the lives of individuals living with memory-related conditions.

Thank you, Carolyn Clevenger, and thank you to all nurses serving Georgia communities with compassion and care. Be sure to thank a nurse this week!

Interested in expanding Graduate Medical Education (GME) opportunities in Georgia? The GBHCW GME Exploration Grant application deadline has been extended to May 10, 2026!

This grant opportunity supports feasibility studies focused on developing and expanding Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs in Georgia.

• Award Amount: $75,000 per selected program
• Purpose: Support feasibility studies for developing GME programs
• Deadline Extended: May 10, 2026

We encourage organizations interested in expanding physician training opportunities and strengthening Georgia’s healthcare workforce to apply.

To learn more, apply, or share this opportunity, visit: https://healthcareworkforce.georgia.gov/georgia-board-health-care-workforce-grants/exploratory-graduate-medical-education-gme-grants-75000

The Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce (GBHCW) is hiring a Communications Specialist to support our External Affairs & Program Lead.

In this role, responsibilities include:
• Strategic communications & outreach
• Conference, seminar & presentation development
• Contract coordination & timely ex*****on
• Relationship building with partners & stakeholders
• Audience insights & strategic messaging
• Sharing program impact across internal & external platforms
• Supporting outreach initiatives & communications strategies

This is a great opportunity to play a role in connecting Georgia communities, supporting healthcare professionals, and expanding access to care across Georgia!

Apply here or share this job opportunity with someone who may be interested: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dchga/jobs/5313239/communications-specialist-2-00151478?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Today, we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and recognizing two team members who play a vital role at the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce.

A special thank you to Jasmine Smith, our Executive Assistant, and Ashley Hambrick, our Finance Assistant. Your dedication, and support make a meaningful impact every day.

We appreciate all that you do!

April is Autism Awareness Month!

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Indrakrishnan, who served as the keynote speaker at the Autism Acceptance Day event on April 11, 2026, hosted by the India In USA (Consulate General of India, Atlanta)- Consulate General's Office for the Southeast USA at the Atlanta office.

His keynote, “Autism & Humanity: Building a World that Understands,” delivered a thoughtful message on the importance of empathy, awareness, and acceptance in creating a more inclusive society.

With more than 100 attendees,including healthcare professionals and families, the event brought together a community committed to understanding and supporting individuals with autism.

Dr. Indrakrishnan’s leadership and advocacy continue to make a meaningful impact across Georgia, and we are honored to have him as a Board member!

Photos courtesy of the Indian Consulate General Office in Atlanta.