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South Georgia Medical Center Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated
Valdosta, GA
24
Positions

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201200004
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
00
Female Faculty:
38.90%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
38%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
12%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program revitalizes full-spectrum family medicine by training residents to care for patients of all ages-including pediatrics and low-risk OB-within a community-based model. We offer robust rural medicine training, community outreach, and telemedicine experiences. With strong local faculty and integrated mentorship, our residents gain diverse, hands-on clinical training while addressing real healthcare needs in South Georgia.

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)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$62,000
PGY-1
$64,000
PGY-2
$66,000
PGY-3

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Valdosta, GA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201200004
Total Positions:
24
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
9/28/2026 - 1/8/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
No
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2292120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
0
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
H-1B

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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