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Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2601222113
Program director
Stephen Becher
Location
Marietta, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
413
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.2%
Of applicants invited
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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Marietta, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 413 applications and invited about 17.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
17.2%
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

  • Men100%
  • White74%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Stephen Becher
Program coordinator
Cheryl Cundy
Coordinator phone
(770) 793-6888
Sponsoring institution
Wellstar Health System

677 Church Street 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 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 413 applications and interviewed about 17.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 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 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 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 Stephen Becher. The program coordinator, Cheryl Cundy, is the usual contact for application questions.