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Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program

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

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About Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401212106
Program director
Prashant Mishra
Location
Austell, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
3,917
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Austell, 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 3,917 applications and invited about 3.3% 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 65 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 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
3.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs79%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White28%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American24%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Prashant Mishra
Program coordinator
Mevelyn Corpening
Coordinator phone
(770) 732-4000
Program phone
(470) 732-5493
Sponsoring institution
Wellstar Health System

GME Department - Internal Medicine 3950 Austell Road Austell, GA 30106 Open in Google Maps

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital 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/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital 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/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program offer?

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

How competitive is Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program received 3,917 applications and interviewed about 3.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital 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 Cobb Hospital 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/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program located?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program is located at GME Department - Internal Medicine 3950 Austell Road Austell, GA 30106. Its sponsoring institution is Wellstar Health System.

Who is the program director of Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Cobb Hospital Program?

The program director is Prashant Mishra. The program coordinator, Mevelyn Corpening, is the usual contact for application questions.

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