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Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

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About Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4001200002
Program director
Samuel Dotson
Location
Gainesville, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
877
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 877 applications and invited about 9.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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 minimum score
  • 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
6
Interview rate
9.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates52%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White26%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Samuel Dotson
Program coordinator
Andrew Farias Garofalo Gaines
Coordinator phone
(770) 219-6570
Program phone
(770) 219-7020
Sponsoring institution
Northeast Georgia Medical Center

743 Spring Street Suite 710 Gainesville, GA 30501 Open in Google Maps

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Northeast Georgia 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 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 26% of residents at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program offer?

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program?

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program received 877 applications and interviewed about 9.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Northeast Georgia 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 Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program located?

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program is located at 743 Spring Street Suite 710 Gainesville, GA 30501. Its sponsoring institution is Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program?

The program director is Samuel Dotson. The program coordinator, Andrew Farias Garofalo Gaines, is the usual contact for application questions.