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Hamilton Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Dalton, Georgia, sponsored by Hamilton Medical Center.

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About Hamilton Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1204200001
Program director
Jonathan Thompson
Location
Dalton, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,765
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
89%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hamilton Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Dalton, Georgia, sponsored by Hamilton Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,765 applications and invited about 6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 89% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates6%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs22%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White11%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Thompson
Program coordinator
Tiffany Colon
Coordinator phone
(706) 226-8996
Program phone
(706) 272-6810
Sponsoring institution
Hamilton Medical Center

1200 Memorial Drive Dalton, GA 30720 Open in Google Maps

Hamilton Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hamilton Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hamilton Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hamilton Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 89% of residents at Hamilton Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hamilton Medical Center Program offer?

Hamilton Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hamilton Medical Center Program?

Hamilton Medical Center Program received 1,765 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hamilton Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hamilton Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Hamilton Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Hamilton Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Hamilton Medical Center Program located?

Hamilton Medical Center Program is located at 1200 Memorial Drive Dalton, GA 30720. Its sponsoring institution is Hamilton Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Hamilton Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jonathan Thompson. The program coordinator, Tiffany Colon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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