Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 9991200001
- Program director
- Dhaval Patel
- Location
- Gainesville, Georgia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 448
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 28.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 9.1%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Gainesville, Georgia, sponsored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
In the latest application cycle the program received 448 applications and invited about 28.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9.1% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 28.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates55%
- US DO graduates36%
- US IMGs9%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Dhaval Patel
- Program coordinator
- Eriskel Mercedes
- Coordinator phone
- (770) 219-8734
- Program phone
- (770) 219-9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center
743 Spring St 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 9.1% of residents at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program received 448 applications and interviewed about 28.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program located?
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Program is located at 743 Spring St 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 Dhaval Patel. The program coordinator, Eriskel Mercedes, is the usual contact for application questions.