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Morehouse School of Medicine Program

Surgery residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine.

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About Morehouse School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4401221397
Program director
Kimberly Miller-Hammond
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,146
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
43%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Morehouse School of Medicine Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by Morehouse School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,146 applications and invited about 4.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 43% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. 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 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
3
Interview rate
4.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American86%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Kimberly Miller-Hammond
Program coordinator
Dollmesha Greene
Coordinator phone
(404) 616-1426
Program phone
(404) 616-1415
Sponsoring institution
Morehouse School of Medicine

720 Westview Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30310 Open in Google Maps

Morehouse School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Morehouse School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Morehouse School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Morehouse School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 43% of residents at Morehouse School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Morehouse School of Medicine Program offer?

Morehouse School of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Morehouse School of Medicine Program?

Morehouse School of Medicine Program received 1,146 applications and interviewed about 4.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Morehouse School of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Morehouse School of Medicine 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 Morehouse School of Medicine Program located?

Morehouse School of Medicine Program is located at 720 Westview Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30310. Its sponsoring institution is Morehouse School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Morehouse School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Kimberly Miller-Hammond. The program coordinator, Dollmesha Greene, is the usual contact for application questions.

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