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Medical College of Georgia Program

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

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About Medical College of Georgia Program

ACGME code
4401231082
Program director
Alicia Arnold
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,289
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical College of Georgia Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Augusta, Georgia, sponsored by Medical College of Georgia. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,289 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 78 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White67%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Alicia Arnold
Program coordinator
Rita Bell
Coordinator phone
(706) 721-4687
Program phone
(762) 375-6207
Sponsoring institution
Medical College of Georgia

Department of Surgery BI-4070 1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912-4000 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?

About 24% of residents at Medical College of Georgia Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Medical College of Georgia Program offer?

Medical College of Georgia Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical College of Georgia Program?

Medical College of Georgia Program received 1,289 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Medical College of Georgia Program located?

Medical College of Georgia Program is located at Department of Surgery BI-4070 1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912-4000. Its sponsoring institution is Medical College of Georgia.

Who is the program director of Medical College of Georgia Program?

The program director is Alicia Arnold. The program coordinator, Rita Bell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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