Medical College of Georgia Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Augusta, GA(Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#111
Specialty Rank
$57,352
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#111
Neurological surgery Ranking
7th Percentile
Top 93% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1601221021
- NRMP Code:
- 1985160C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Augusta University Neurosurgery offers a high-volume, high-acuity training environment with early operative exposure and strong faculty mentorship. Residents care for a diverse patient population, including underserved communities, across two hospitals. The program emphasizes academic productivity, leadership development, and comprehensive subspecialty training, preparing graduates for both academic and private practice careers.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$57,352
PGY-1
$59,460
PGY-2
$61,504
PGY-3
$64,399
PGY-4
$67,452
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 25.6%(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:
- 1601221021
- NRMP Code:
- 1985160C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Samuel Dion Macomson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 10/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1985160C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Contact Person:
- Laurel K Jones
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1PGY-6:2PGY-7:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 12.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 15th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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