Fellowships/Hospice and Palliative Medicine/Wellstar Health System/WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program
Back to FellowshipsWellstar Health System/WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Marietta, GA
4
Positions
33.3%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5401212083
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.80
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 100.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers the best of all worlds: a diverse, tertiary-level patient population within a supportive community culture, one of the nation's busiest consult services, and academic hospice care. Fellows gain hands-on experience across consults, hospice, home, and clinic-all within Wellstar, ensuring exceptional continuity for patients and training. Located near Atlanta and led by faculty from top programs nationwide, we provide a rich, well-rounded training experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$71,005
PGY-1
$71,005
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5401212083
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1814540F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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