SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program

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
4401222080
Program director
Daniella Kington
Location
Marietta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,037
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Marietta, Georgia, sponsored by Wellstar Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,037 applications and invited about 6.1% 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 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
4
Interview rate
6.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women59%
  • Men41%
  • White59%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniella Kington
Program coordinator
Tyler Fields
Coordinator phone
(859) 940-0338
Program phone
(336) 337-5528
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 and H-1B 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?

About 24% of residents at Wellstar Health System/Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center 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 and H-1B 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 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 1,037 applications and interviewed about 6.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 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 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 Daniella Kington. The program coordinator, Tyler Fields, is the usual contact for application questions.

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