Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive and supportive training environment. Emphasizing academic growth, professionalism, and clinical competence, the program prepares physicians for a variety of career pathways including primary care, subspecialties, and academic roles. Residents are supported by a faculty of experienced clinicians in a collaborative atmosphere that values compassion, teamwork, and intellectual curiosity.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership Internal Medicine Residency program is friendly towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs). This is indicated by their commitment to providing a supportive training environment and the diverse, collegial atmosphere they emphasize. Although specific eligibility criteria for IMGs were not detailed, the program aims to accept physicians who bring compassion and a team spirit to residency, which could indicate an openness to applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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Program Website
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AU/UGA Medical Partnership, University of Georgia, Health Sciences Campus, Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30602
Program Director
Dr. Lela Ward
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program boasts a diverse cohort, yet specific demographic details about the current PGY-1 residents are not provided in the text. Overall, there is a focus on fostering a supportive environment for all residents. It is suggested that IMGs may find the program to be accommodating, though exact numbers of IMGs in the current PGY-1 class are not available.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our goal is to provide our residents with a supportive training environment to successfully launch careers whether it be as a primary care provider, hospitalist, or subspecialist. They will also have the skills to be academic leaders and teachers if they choose. Our skilled faculty members assist our residents along the journey of residency they themselves once traversed, be it a few years or a few decades ago. The knowledge and skill set they impart to our residents is invaluable and further develops our residents into the next great leaders in the future of healthcare.
Application
To apply for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at AU/UGA Medical Partnership, you need to follow these steps: 1. Complete the ERAS application. 2. Provide your curriculum vitae (CV) and personal statement. 3. Submit three letters of reference, preferably from practicing physicians who know you well. 4. Applications are accepted starting in September, with the deadline typically set for December 1st. Interview invitations are usually sent out by mid-December, and interviews take place from January through March.
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The Internal Medicine Residency program offers opportunities for graduates to pursue various career paths including primary care, hospitalist roles, or subspecialties. The program's goal is to develop residents into academic leaders and teachers, enhancing their skills for future healthcare challenges.
Resident Life
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Our internal medicine residency provides daily exciting challenges that spark the curiosity, incite the need to know why, and foster compassion for the patients and communities we serve.
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Alumni
Alumni from the Internal Medicine Residency Program at AU/UGA often pursue various fellowships and careers in primary care, hospitalist positions, or subspecialties. Some common fields for alumni include cardiology, gastroenterology, and infectious disease. Graduates are found in both academic and private practice settings, with many working in Georgia and surrounding states.
Salary & Benefits
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Vacation
Residents are typically given 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, and while the program encourages the use of vacation time, unused vacation time typically does not carry over to the next year.