Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Program

The Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Program offers an Internal Medicine Residency that aims to provide a supportive training environment for residents to launch their careers as primary care providers, hospitalists, subspecialists, or academic leaders and teachers. The program values professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and perseverance in its residents, emphasizing the importance of compassion, genuine concern, and teamwork in patient care.

Application to the program requires candidates to meet specific criteria, including being graduates of medical schools in the U.S. or Canada accredited by LCME, osteopathic medicine schools accredited by AOA, or foreign medical graduates meeting additional qualifications. Applicants must also have U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card, valid Employment Authorization Document, or J-1 ECFMG-sponsored visa, along with a minimum of three months of US clinical experience. The program participates in the ERAS application process and requires a complete application by January 1, with interviews taking place from mid-October through late January.

Residents in the program have opportunities to explore various subspecialties during their training, including cardiology, ICU, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, and primary care, among others. Graduates have pursued fellowship training in specialties such as Endocrinology, Pulmonary Critical Care, Sports Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, and Cardiology, while many have chosen careers as primary care physicians or hospitalists, with some staying to serve Georgia communities.

The program utilizes a 13-block schedule for residents, focusing on inpatient medicine, emergencies, subspecialties, and rural healthcare experiences. Along with academic conferences and sub-I opportunities, residents engage in interactive educational sessions to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.

The Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Program seeks to produce caring, competent physicians who can provide the highest level of medical care to improve the health of adults in Georgia, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Residents benefit from the program's unique learning environment and the opportunity to work in a supportive team-based setting at partner sites such as St. Mary's Hospital.

For more information on the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Internal Medicine Residency Program, prospective applicants can visit the program's website for detailed information on admissions, curriculum, academic offerings, and resident experiences.