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Medical College of Georgia Program

AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Augusta, GA(Augusta, Georgia Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
$60,000
PGY1 Salary
27.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0401211038
NRMP Code:
1985040C0; 1985040R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
134

Contact Information

Mary Ewurabena Arthur
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
34
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
18.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The program provides a stipend after 5pm for seniors. The weekend backup call is also paid. The program also provides yearly book and travel expenses and also pays for national society memberships, board prep and review courses, question banks, and online resources (anesthesia toolbox) for residents.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$60,000
PGY-1
$61,240
PGY-2
$63,350
PGY-3
$66,020
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Augusta, GA
Metropolitan Area
Augusta, Georgia Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
65(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$264K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$39K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
25 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6900000000000001
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
64"
Humidity
50%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.54
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$92,308
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0401211038
NRMP Code:
1985040C0; 1985040R0
Total Positions:
48
Interviews:
134
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mary Ewurabena Arthur
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 10/23/2026
Interview Period:
10/29/2026 - 1/21/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1985040C0, 1985040R0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Medical College of Georgia
Primary Teaching Site:
Medical College of Georgia
Contact Person:
Kimberly Ward Curtis
Contact Email:
kcurtis@augusta.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
12
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12
PGY-4:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
35
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
27.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
60th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
30.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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