Agnes Scott Graduate Studies

Congratulations to the Post-Bacc Class of 2026! Saturday, we celebrated this cohort's accomplishments at the fourth annual Post-Bacc Achievement Ceremony. We can't wait to see what you do next!

For many students with little to no healthcare experience, like Christie Savas, PB '17, a post-bacc program means med-school year zero.

Savas returned to campus to speak to alumni, current and prospective students about her journey to medicine in a 30th Anniversary Networking Celebration. The career changer left a business consulting role in corporate America to pursue her dreams of studying science and taking care of patients. She is now a primary care physician at Mercy Care in Atlanta, working in internal medicine for the homeless, uninsured and underserved patients.

Christie says, "When I learned about Agnes Scott’s program, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, this could actually make it possible.' I hadn’t realized that going back to medical school after a business degree and three years in consulting was even possible."

Agnes Scott College welcomes Diane Monahan, Ph.D. as the Associate Vice President and Dean of Graduate & Post-Baccalaureate Studies. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, the communications expert brings servant leadership and a deep passion for graduate student success to the department.

The servant leader is now playing a critical role in the next chapter of Agnes Scott College’s Graduate & Post-Bacc Studies and its growing programs.

“A lot of the focus will remain on healthcare programs and seeing what’s next. What are other in-demand areas where we can improve access. Not only helping students grow into those careers through academic programming, but also through the delivery of these health programs; how can we improve access for all to various healthcare fields, including mental health.”

Welcome Dean Monahan!