Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University provides a comprehensive training experience in a supportive environment, emphasizing clinical skills, leadership, and teamwork. With over 70 residents, the program offers diverse clinical experiences across multiple healthcare settings, ensuring personalized attention and mentorship. The curriculum is designed to prepare residents for successful careers, whether in fellowships, academic medicine, or independent practice, all while fostering a culture of quality care and patient safety.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
70 residents across multiple levels
Program Website
Address
1120 15th Street, BI 5070 Augusta, GA 30912
Program Director
Dr. Oliver
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently hosts over 70 residents with a focus on camaraderie and collegiality within its medium-sized residency structure. This ensures that residents receive adequate mentorship and engagement with faculty.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum provides structured inpatient and outpatient rotations with a variety of learning methods including direct patient care, bedside rounds, daily didactics, morning reports, quality improvement and safety initiatives, and board review sessions, all designed to prepare residents for clinical practice while fostering independence and teamwork.
Application
The application process includes a virtual interview process and an interview day. Specific deadlines and prerequisites are not detailed in the text provided, but prospective applicants are directed to the message from the director and the general requirements. There is no explicit mention of deadlines in the extracted text.
# of Locations
Residents will gain clinical experience at a total of 81 different locations: the 520-bed Wellstar MCG Health hospital, 80 clinics, and the 440-bed Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center with its associated clinics.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for fellowship training and independent practice but does not specify particular fellowships directly. However, it mentions that residents achieve their career aspirations through training, which may suggest various potential fellowship opportunities post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University offers a unique training experience with a strong focus on individual growth, leadership development, and a supportive environment that emphasizes learning through direct patient care.
On Call Schedule
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# of Years of Program
The program is typically completed in 3 years (PGY-1 through PGY-3) with additional opportunities for research and subspecialty training.
Housing
Information regarding housing options for residents is mentioned under the Resident Life section; however, specific details about availability or stipends are not provided in the provided text.
Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Structured inpatient and outpatient rotations, research opportunities, supportive environment for career aspirations.
PGY-1 Salary
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