Programs/Transitional Year/Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program
Back to ProgramsWellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program
Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Marietta, GA(Marietta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
$65,298
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991200235
- NRMP Code:
- 1814999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- 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
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,298
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
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
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $351K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,722,325
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
54°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
12.42
Gas (per gallon)
$3.94
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991200235
- NRMP Code:
- 1814999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Joanne Zhu
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2025 - 1/13/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1814999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Rosa Gomez
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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