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Medical College of Georgia Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Augusta, GA(Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$57,532
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4801221040
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Zachary William Abraham Klaassen
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
45%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

As the teaching hospital of Wellstar MCG, it includes a 520-bed hospital, Ambulatory Care Center with over 80 outpatient clinics, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Georgia Cancer Center. The Medical School, Graduate School, Children's Hosptial and the VA hospital all are on campus in walking distance. We are in a 2-hour close proximity to major lakes, mountains and the coast. Please visit www.augusta.edu/mcg/urology to find out more about our program and curriculum.

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)
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$57,532
PGY-1
$59,460
PGY-2
$61,505
PGY-3
$64,399
PGY-4
$67,452
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
Augusta, GA
Metropolitan Area
Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
10,722,325

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
25.5%(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

Nominal Salary
$57,532
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,511
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4801221040
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Zachary William Abraham Klaassen
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 9/30/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 12/19/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Medical College of Georgia
Primary Teaching Site:
Medical College of Georgia
Contact Person:
Kim Maddox
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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
21
Unpaid Leave Days:
6

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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