Hamilton Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Dalton, GA(Dalton, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
#426
Specialty Rank
$68,000
PGY1 Salary
94.6%
IMG %
#426
Internal Medicine Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401200933
- NRMP Code:
- 2222140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 230
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 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:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 31.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Hamilton Medical Center is a community-based program in Dalton, Georgia. We serve a diverse population of patients, including a large number of Hispanic patients. We participate in multiple community activities, include a free medical clinic, community outreach walks and hospital outreach. Our program provides great lifestyle and benefits with a close-knit resident community. We strongly support scholarly activity and our residents go on to primary care, hospitalists and specialty careers.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,000
PGY-1
$71,000
PGY-2
$73,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $267K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 457K
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.18
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
13.45
Gas (per gallon)
$4.27
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401200933
- NRMP Code:
- 2222140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 230
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nimrat Bains
- Email:
- imresidency@hhcs.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2222140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Hamilton Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Hamilton Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Tiffany Colon
- Contact Email:
- tcolon@hhcs.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15PGY-2:15PGY-3:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 94.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 72nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.4%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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