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Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.
Albany, GA

1712 A East Broad Avenue
Albany, GA  31705
Phone: (229) 639-3100
www.aaphc.org

Physicians:
Ola Ariyo, MD
James Hotz, MD
Deirdre Lawson, MD              
Jaza Marina, MD
Phillip Puolos, MD                  
Bernard Scoggins, MD

We’re excited to know that you will be coming to Southwest Georgia for part of your clinical training. Should you have any problems while here, feel free to contact any of the Area Health Education Center staff.

Upon arrival in Albany, you will need to proceed to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, which is located at 417 Third Avenue.  For students traveling from I-75, take the Albany exit, Highway 300.  Take Highway 300 into Albany, at Clark Avenue, make a right turn.  At Hwy 520, 82 Bypass go north to the South Jefferson exit and follow the blue hospital signs.

Check In: Once you have arrived at Phoebe Putney go to the information desk and ask for Security.  When a Security Officer arrives, ask him for the package in the safe with your name on it.  It will include directions to the house, a key to the front door and a key to your bedroom door, along with security and other information.  If you have any questions, please contact Ginette Mills at (229) 439-7185.

Unless notified otherwise, students should report to the Doctor’s Lounge at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital at 7:30 A.M. to meet their preceptor.  Each student is required to get a badge from Phoebe Security, located at 417 Third Avenue on the first day of clinical.

On the first day of your rotation in Albany you are to report to the SOWEGA AHEC Office located at 1512 West Third Avenue in Albany. You will be completing paperwork for hospital credentialing.  Also, each student is required to attend a JCAHO Orientation. This training is mandatory, and the date and time will be provided in your housing packet.

Directions to the SOWEGA AHEC from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital - the SOWEGA AHEC is located minutes from the hospital campus.  Take 3rd Avenue from the hospital for approximately 3 miles.  The SOWEGA AHEC office is located on the left side of the street at 1512 West Third Avenue.

Check Out:  At the end of your rotation, you are to return your keys and badge to the SOWEGA-AHEC Office. Please call if that is a problem. Grades will be held until all items are returned.

Albany Housing Information

Have a great rotation!  If you have any questions regarding your rotation or housing do not hesitate to contact:

Julie Roth, Preceptor Coordinator
Ginette Mills, Student Support Coordinator
SOWEGA AHEC
1512 West Third Avenue
Albany, GA  31707
Phone: (229) 439-7185

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May 10, 2007