Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors H-1B

South Georgia Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Valdosta, Georgia, sponsored by South Georgia Medical Center.

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About South Georgia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1201200004
Program director
Madison Hill
Location
Valdosta, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
859
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

South Georgia Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Valdosta, Georgia, sponsored by South Georgia Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 859 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
15.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Contact and location

Program director
Madison Hill
Program coordinator
Meghan Lawson
Coordinator phone
(229) 433-1675
Program phone
(229) 259-4131
Sponsoring institution
South Georgia Medical Center

2501 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31602 Open in Google Maps

South Georgia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does South Georgia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

How many residency positions does South Georgia Medical Center Program offer?

South Georgia Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is South Georgia Medical Center Program?

South Georgia Medical Center Program received 859 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for South 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 South 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 South Georgia Medical Center Program located?

South Georgia Medical Center Program is located at 2501 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31602. Its sponsoring institution is South Georgia Medical Center.

Who is the program director of South Georgia Medical Center Program?

The program director is Madison Hill. The program coordinator, Meghan Lawson, is the usual contact for application questions.