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Medical College of Georgia Program

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

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About Medical College of Georgia Program

ACGME code
2601221114
Program director
Uzondu Agochukwu
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
323
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical College of Georgia Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Augusta, Georgia, sponsored by Medical College of Georgia. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 323 applications and invited about 21.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
21.7%
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

  • Women15%
  • Men85%
  • White95%
  • Asian5%
  • Black or African American5%

Contact and location

Program director
Uzondu Agochukwu
Program coordinator
Shannon Williford
Coordinator phone
(706) 721-1633
Sponsoring institution
Medical College of Georgia

Augusta University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1120 15th Street, BP 2130 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?

Medical College of Georgia Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic 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 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical College of Georgia Program?

Medical College of Georgia Program received 323 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is Medical College of Georgia Program located?

Medical College of Georgia Program is located at Augusta University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 1120 15th Street, BP 2130 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 Uzondu Agochukwu. The program coordinator, Shannon Williford, is the usual contact for application questions.