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Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center Program

SurgeryMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Gordon, GA(Gordon, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#302
Specialty Rank
$77,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#302
Surgery Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401221365
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
36

Contact Information

Byron J Faler
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
9
00
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

52 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,000
PGY-1
$83,580
PGY-2
$90,816
PGY-3
$95,683
PGY-4
$101,677
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

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
67(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$272K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$48K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,722,325
Median Age
37 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.53
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
68"
Humidity
62%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
11.85
Gas (per gallon)
$3.76
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$77,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$114,925
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401221365
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
36
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Byron J Faler
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
Interview Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Contact Person:
Tracy Underwood
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3
PGY-6:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
14

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
27.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

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