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Medical College of Georgia Program

Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Augusta, GA(Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
72
Positions
#139
Specialty Rank
$57,532
PGY1 Salary
16.4%
IMG %
#139
Internal Medicine Ranking
76th Percentile
Top 24% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401221107
NRMP Code:
1985140P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
72
Interviews:
320

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:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
99
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
25.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
33%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Join Augusta University's Internal Medicine Residency Program - Located in Augusta, GA, our program hosts 74 trainees, including 9 preliminary residents, across a 520-bed academic hospital and a 440-bed VA hospital. We offer diverse inpatient/outpatient experiences, progressive ultrasound training, medical economics education, and quality improvement projects. Our residents benefit from leadership training and a supportive, collegial environment.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$57,532
PGY-1
$59,460
PGY-2
$61,504
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
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, GA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,722,325

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
25.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,722,325
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
$57,532
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,511
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1401221107
NRMP Code:
1985140P0
Total Positions:
72
Interviews:
320
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alyce Oliver
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/28/2026 - 11/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/28/2026 - 12/18/2026
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1985140C0, 1985140P0, 1985140C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Medical College of Georgia
Primary Teaching Site:
Medical College of Georgia
Contact Person:
Shiloh Moorehead

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
30
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:30
PGY-2:21
PGY-3:21

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
16.4%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
38th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
23.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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