Internal MedicineCommunity-based

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Lawrenceville, Georgia, sponsored by Northside Hospital - Gwinnett.

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About Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program

ACGME code
1401200925
Program director
Nidhip Patel
Location
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
1,108
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
42%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Lawrenceville, Georgia, sponsored by Northside Hospital - Gwinnett. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,108 applications and invited about 15.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
15
Interview rate
15.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates2%
  • US DO graduates56%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White18%
  • Asian60%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Nidhip Patel
Program coordinator
Ivana Hill
Coordinator phone
(678) 312-4073
Program phone
(678) 312-4076
Sponsoring institution
Northside Hospital - Gwinnett

Internal Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program 1000 Medical Center BLVD Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Open in Google Maps

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program: frequently asked questions

Does Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program sponsor visas?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett 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 Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program IMG-friendly?

About 42% of residents at Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program offer?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program received 1,108 applications and interviewed about 15.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Northside Hospital - Gwinnett 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 Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program located?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program is located at Internal Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program 1000 Medical Center BLVD Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Its sponsoring institution is Northside Hospital - Gwinnett.

Who is the program director of Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program?

The program director is Nidhip Patel. The program coordinator, Ivana Hill, is the usual contact for application questions.

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