Medical College of Georgia Program

Interventional radiology - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Augusta, GA(Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
$59,460
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4161200003
NRMP Code:
1985416A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
32

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
5.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
27
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
24%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer comprehensive clinical training across the full spectrum of IR. As a Level 1 trauma center with a large coverage area and diverse patient population, residents gain extensive hands-on experience in interventional oncology, venous and portal interventions, renal transplant procedures, MSK interventions, pain management, and trauma care. We are also among the few programs in the U.S. that incorporate advanced simulation technology into our training curriculum.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$59,460
PGY-1
$59,460
PGY-2
$61,504
PGY-3
$64,399
PGY-4
$67,452
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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

City & State
Augusta, GA
Metropolitan Area
Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,722,325

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
24.7%

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

Nominal Salary
$59,460
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,477
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4161200003
NRMP Code:
1985416A0STEP
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
32
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Islam Elhelf
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 10/11/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 12/19/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
218
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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1985416A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Medical College of Georgia
Primary Teaching Site:
Medical College of Georgia
Contact Person:
Alexzondria Montgomery
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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