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Hamilton Medical Center Program

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

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About Hamilton Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401200933
Program director
Lee Connor
Location
Dalton, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
4,674
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hamilton Medical Center Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Dalton, Georgia, sponsored by Hamilton Medical Center. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,674 applications and invited about 7.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
7.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs93%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men73%
  • White20%
  • Asian24%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Lee Connor
Program coordinator
Tiffany Colon
Coordinator phone
(706) 226-8996
Program phone
(706) 272-6422
Sponsoring institution
Hamilton Medical Center

1200 Memorial Dr 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 100% of residents at Hamilton Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hamilton Medical Center Program offer?

Hamilton Medical Center Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hamilton Medical Center Program?

Hamilton Medical Center Program received 4,674 applications and interviewed about 7.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Hamilton Medical Center Program located?

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

Who is the program director of Hamilton Medical Center Program?

The program director is Lee Connor. The program coordinator, Tiffany Colon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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