Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1201200642
- Program director
- Monica Newton
- Location
- Gainesville, Georgia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,136
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 30%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,136 applications and invited about 18.3% 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 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Interview rate
- 18.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates24%
- US DO graduates46%
- US IMGs30%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women70%
- Men30%
- White41%
- Asian32%
- Black or African American19%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Monica Newton
- Program coordinator
- Emmalyn Dyer
- Coordinator phone
- (770) 219-8763
- Program phone
- (770) 219-8736
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center
743 Spring St. Ste. 710 Gainesville, GA 30501 Open in Google Maps
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Northeast Georgia 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 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 30% of residents at Northeast Georgia 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 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program offer?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program received 1,136 applications and interviewed about 18.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Northeast Georgia 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 Northeast Georgia 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.
Where is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program located?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program is located at 743 Spring St. Ste. 710 Gainesville, GA 30501. Its sponsoring institution is Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program?
The program director is Monica Newton. The program coordinator, Emmalyn Dyer, is the usual contact for application questions.