Medical College of Georgia Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Augusta, GA(Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#189
Specialty Rank
$60,000
PGY1 Salary
18.2%
IMG %
#189
Surgery Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401231082
- NRMP Code:
- 1985440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 78
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 38
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a part of a large academic center with a LEVEL 1 trauma center that is more than capable of achieving requirements for case volumes for the ABS. We added on additional rural sites in Georgia to allow for further experiences of high-volume, bread and butter general surgery procedures for enhanced operative experience and autonomy. We have research fellowship opportunities available in MIS and Surgical Simulation. We offer cadaver labs, simulation and other surgical skills courses.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,000
PGY-1
$61,240
PGY-2
$63,350
PGY-3
$66,020
PGY-4
$68,800
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
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 24.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 456K
- 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:
- 4401231082
- NRMP Code:
- 1985440C0
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alicia Arnold
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/21/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/28/2026 - 1/6/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- 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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1985440C0, 1985440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Contact Person:
- Barbara J Shine
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:8PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 18.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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