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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

Lela Anne Laseter Ward
Program Director

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
0
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

0

Salary Progression

$62,739
PGY-1
$64,380
PGY-2
$66,019
PGY-3
00

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

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

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

Nominal Salary
$62,739
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,811
Value Rating
Excellent
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
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-1:12
PGY-2:11
PGY-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

Program Rankings

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