The University of Georgia has started its new School of Medicine with 64 students. These students were chosen from over 2,000 applications that were submitted in a short two-week period. School officials met with 235 potential students before deciding who to admit.

The new class is mostly made up of Georgia residents, which fits with the school's goal of improving health in the state. Most of the students graduated from colleges in Georgia, with some coming from the University of Georgia itself. The class also includes students who are the first in their families to attend college.

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