Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Marietta, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System.
See how you matchAbout 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
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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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.