Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
2201200349
Program director
Teresa Byrd
Location
Marietta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
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 Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Marietta, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women86%
  • Men14%
  • White43%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American50%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Teresa Byrd
Program coordinator
Jarrell Benton
Coordinator phone
(770) 793-5189
Sponsoring institution
Wellstar Health System

677 Church St Office of Graduate Medical Education 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?

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% 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 5 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 St Office of Graduate Medical Education 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 Teresa Byrd. The program coordinator, Jarrell Benton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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