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Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

Family Medicine residency program in Smyrna, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System.

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About Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1201200641
Program director
Viktoria Nurpeisov
Location
Smyrna, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
834
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program is a not Available Family Medicine residency program in Smyrna, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 834 applications and invited about 15.7% 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 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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
8
Interview rate
15.7%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White21%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Viktoria Nurpeisov
Program coordinator
Tammy Hamm
Coordinator phone
(470) 956-4030
Sponsoring institution
Wellstar Health System

582 Concord Road SE Smyrna, GA 30082 Open in Google Maps

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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.

How many residency positions does Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program received 834 applications and interviewed about 15.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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 Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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 Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program located?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program is located at 582 Concord Road SE Smyrna, GA 30082. Its sponsoring institution is Wellstar Health System.

Who is the program director of Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Viktoria Nurpeisov. The program coordinator, Tammy Hamm, is the usual contact for application questions.