Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Gainesville, GA(Gainesville, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
72
Positions
#167
Specialty Rank
$65,528
PGY1 Salary
65.2%
IMG %
#167
Internal Medicine Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401200932
- NRMP Code:
- 2166140M0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 72
- Interviews:
- 295
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 42%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents get an indepth exposure to lean six sigma, interdisciplinary team rounds, & learn continuous quality improvement concepts thru the Quest for Excellence program &Tiered huddles. 4 positions/yr will be dedicated to Primary Care Track in 2023. Look for a separate NRMP match number. Primary Care Track Interviews are held separately conducted. We have fellowships in cardiology, PCCM, ID and Hospice & Palliative Med. Learn more about our unique residency experience at ngmcgme.com!
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,528
PGY-1
$67,712
PGY-2
$70,071
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $303K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,722,325
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
88°F
Winter
58°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
53%
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:
- 1401200932
- NRMP Code:
- 2166140M0
- Total Positions:
- 72
- Interviews:
- 295
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- I
- Email:
- idopise.umana@nghs.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/4/2027
- 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:
- 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
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2166140C0, 2166140M0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Anita Maguadog
- Contact Email:
- anita.maguadog@nghs.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 24
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:24PGY-2:24PGY-3:24
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
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
- 65.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 53rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 26.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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