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Wellstar Health System Spalding Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Griffin, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System.

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About Wellstar Health System Spalding Program

ACGME code
1401200004
Program director
Ashok Kanugula
Location
Griffin, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
4,124
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wellstar Health System Spalding Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Griffin, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,124 applications and invited about 4.5% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
4.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs96%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • Asian61%
  • Black or African American29%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Ashok Kanugula
Program coordinator
Jasmine Artis
Coordinator phone
(470) 935-4803
Program phone
(470) 604-8250
Sponsoring institution
Wellstar Health System

601 S 8th St Griffin, GA 30224 Open in Google Maps

Wellstar Health System Spalding Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wellstar Health System Spalding Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wellstar Health System Spalding Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Wellstar Health System Spalding Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Wellstar Health System Spalding 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 Wellstar Health System Spalding Program offer?

Wellstar Health System Spalding Program offers 10 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wellstar Health System Spalding Program?

Wellstar Health System Spalding Program received 4,124 applications and interviewed about 4.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wellstar Health System Spalding 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 Spalding Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Wellstar Health System Spalding Program located?

Wellstar Health System Spalding Program is located at 601 S 8th St Griffin, GA 30224. Its sponsoring institution is Wellstar Health System.

Who is the program director of Wellstar Health System Spalding Program?

The program director is Ashok Kanugula. The program coordinator, Jasmine Artis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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