WellStar Atlanta Medical Center Program

The WellStar Atlanta Medical Center Program offers a Transitional Year Program for resident physicians interested in various specialties such as Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Interventional Radiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Radiation-Oncology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and more. The program includes a well-balanced curriculum with opportunities for research activities. They seek candidates with strong medical school training, interpersonal skills, and leadership qualities from diverse backgrounds.

The program provides a series of conferences, including noon conferences, intern reports, board review sessions, Journal Club, Mortality, Morbidity and Improvement conferences, and Quality Improvement conferences. Residents are required to participate in a two-month Quality Improvement curriculum.

In terms of benefits, residents receive three weeks of fully-paid vacation time, professional conference poster preparation, free team member parking, access to medical libraries, resident meal allowances, and additional benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plans.

Application requirements for the WellStar Transitional Year Program include being a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, graduating from accredited medical schools in the U.S., Canada, or meeting specific criteria for graduates of international medical schools. Applicants must also qualify for a full or unrestricted education limited license in Georgia. The program uses the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for application submission.

WellStar does not discriminate based on various factors and requires applicants to submit letters of recommendation, transcripts with passing USMLE or COMLEX scores, a current CV, MSPE, personal statement, and optional photograph.

Overall, the WellStar Atlanta Medical Center Transitional Year Program offers a comprehensive curriculum and benefits package for residents seeking diverse training opportunities.