Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

South Georgia Medical Center Program

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

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About South Georgia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401200001
Program director
Gregory Beale
Location
Valdosta, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,148
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
88%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

South Georgia Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Valdosta, Georgia, sponsored by South Georgia Medical Center. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,148 applications and invited about 17.5% 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 88% 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 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
17.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs88%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men48%
  • White30%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

Contact and location

Program director
Gregory Beale
Program coordinator
Dawn Marro
Coordinator phone
(229) 259-4178
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?

South Georgia 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 South Georgia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 88% of residents at South Georgia 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.

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

South Georgia Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is South Georgia Medical Center Program?

South Georgia Medical Center Program received 1,148 applications and interviewed about 17.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

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 Gregory Beale. The program coordinator, Dawn Marro, is the usual contact for application questions.

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