Transitional YearCommunity-based

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program

Transitional Year residency program in Lawrenceville, Georgia, sponsored by Northside Hospital - Gwinnett.

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About Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program

ACGME code
9991200234
Program director
Matthew Darrow
Location
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
515
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Lawrenceville, Georgia, sponsored by Northside Hospital - Gwinnett.

In the latest application cycle the program received 515 applications and invited about 17.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
17.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Darrow
Program coordinator
Leslie Hampton
Coordinator phone
(678) 312-4077
Program phone
(678) 312-4074
Sponsoring institution
Northside Hospital - Gwinnett

Graduate Medical Education Center 1000 Medcial Center Blvd Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Open in Google Maps

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program: frequently asked questions

Does Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program sponsor visas?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program IMG-friendly?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program received 515 applications and interviewed about 17.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program located?

Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program is located at Graduate Medical Education Center 1000 Medcial Center Blvd Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Its sponsoring institution is Northside Hospital - Gwinnett.

Who is the program director of Northside Hospital - Gwinnett Program?

The program director is Matthew Darrow. The program coordinator, Leslie Hampton, is the usual contact for application questions.