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South Georgia Medical Center Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated
Valdosta, GA(Valdosta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
$62,000
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991200002
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
10

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
0
Part-Time Physicians:
20
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,000
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
Valdosta, GA
Metropolitan Area
Valdosta, GA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,722,325

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
92(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$245K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$84K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
10,722,325
Median Age
42 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.15
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
67%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.00
Restaurant Meal
10.23
Gas (per gallon)
$3.25
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,391
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991200002
Total Positions:
10
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Megan Gallagher
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/24/2026 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

0
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
229299PO0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
South Georgia Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
South Georgia Medical Center
Contact Person:
Lilliana Johnson
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
0
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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