Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

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

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About Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1401200929
Program director
Jennifer Headrick
Location
Marietta, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
1,770
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
29%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Marietta, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,770 applications and invited about 12.1% 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 29% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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 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
12.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs27%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White31%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American23%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Headrick
Program coordinator
Amy Rosa
Coordinator phone
(470) 793-4771
Program phone
(770) 793-5186
Sponsoring institution
Wellstar Health System

677 Church Street, N.E. Marietta, GA 30060 Open in Google Maps

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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 Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 29% of residents at Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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 Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program offer?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program received 1,770 applications and interviewed about 12.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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 Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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 Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program located?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program is located at 677 Church Street, N.E. Marietta, GA 30060. Its sponsoring institution is Wellstar Health System.

Who is the program director of Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jennifer Headrick. The program coordinator, Amy Rosa, is the usual contact for application questions.

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