Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Athens, GA(Athens, Georgia Metropolitan Area Metro)
34
Positions
#498
Specialty Rank
$62,739
PGY1 Salary
32.4%
IMG %
#498
Internal Medicine Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401200926
- NRMP Code:
- 1744140C0; 1744140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 34
- Interviews:
- 220
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 35
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 32%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,739
PGY-1
$64,380
PGY-2
$66,019
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $289K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.63
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.50
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401200926
- NRMP Code:
- 1744140C0; 1744140P0
- Total Positions:
- 34
- Interviews:
- 220
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lela Anne Laseter Ward
- Email:
- imresidency@uga.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1744140C0, 1744140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Mary's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Mary's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Abby Ward
- Contact Email:
- imresidency@uga.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:11PGY-3:11
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 35
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 32.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 69th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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