Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Austell, GA(Austell, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#460
Specialty Rank
$63,396
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#460
Internal Medicine Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401212106
- NRMP Code:
- 1814140C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 300
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center is dedicated to providing outstanding graduate medical education for its residents and delivering compassionate, high-quality medical care to patients. The program aims to create an environment that fosters the development of personal, clinical, and professional skills in each resident, with close guidance and support from a dedicated faculty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,396
PGY-1
$65,495
PGY-2
$68,270
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $351K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 245K
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.42
Gas (per gallon)
$3.94
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401212106
- NRMP Code:
- 1814140C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 300
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Louis Lovett
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2006 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/7/2025 - 2/6/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1814140C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Wellstar Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Wellstar Health System
- Contact Person:
- Carolyn M Clarke
- Contact Email:
- carolyn.clarke@wellstar.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
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
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 97th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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