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Medical College of Georgia Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Augusta, Georgia, sponsored by Medical College of Georgia.

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About Medical College of Georgia Program

ACGME code
1601221021
Program director
Dion Macomson
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
254
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical College of Georgia Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Augusta, Georgia, sponsored by Medical College of Georgia. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 254 applications and invited about 17.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28.6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
17.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates71%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Contact and location

Program director
Dion Macomson
Program coordinator
Sarah-Tate Edmond
Coordinator phone
(706) 721-7124
Program phone
(706) 721-3071
Sponsoring institution
Medical College of Georgia

Department of Neurosurgery 1120 15th Street, BI-3088 Augusta, GA 30912 Open in Google Maps

Medical College of Georgia Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical College of Georgia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Medical College of Georgia Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Medical College of Georgia Program IMG-friendly?

About 28.6% of residents at Medical College of Georgia Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Medical College of Georgia Program offer?

Medical College of Georgia Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical College of Georgia Program?

Medical College of Georgia Program received 254 applications and interviewed about 17.3% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical College of Georgia Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Medical College of Georgia Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Medical College of Georgia Program?

Applicants who sent Medical College of Georgia Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 15%.

Where is Medical College of Georgia Program located?

Medical College of Georgia Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 1120 15th Street, BI-3088 Augusta, GA 30912. Its sponsoring institution is Medical College of Georgia.

Who is the program director of Medical College of Georgia Program?

The program director is Dion Macomson. The program coordinator, Sarah-Tate Edmond, is the usual contact for application questions.

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