Medical College of Georgia Program
UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Augusta, GA(Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$57,532
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4801221040
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
As the teaching hospital of Wellstar MCG, it includes a 520-bed hospital, Ambulatory Care Center with over 80 outpatient clinics, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Georgia Cancer Center. The Medical School, Graduate School, Children's Hosptial and the VA hospital all are on campus in walking distance. We are in a 2-hour close proximity to major lakes, mountains and the coast. Please visit www.augusta.edu/mcg/urology to find out more about our program and curriculum.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$57,532
PGY-1
$59,460
PGY-2
$61,505
PGY-3
$64,399
PGY-4
$67,452
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4801221040
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Zachary William Abraham Klaassen
- Email:
- zklaassen@augusta.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 9/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/19/2026
- 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:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Contact Person:
- Kim Maddox
- Contact Email:
- kimaddox@augusta.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 6
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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