Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Georgia combines a rich history of teaching with clinical excellence. This five-year program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, provides residents with broad exposure to various orthopaedic subspecialties through its partnerships with Augusta University Medical Center and other affiliates. The program emphasizes not only skill development but also research opportunities and support for residents, fostering a collegial environment aimed at producing well-rounded orthopaedic surgeons.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The orthopaedic surgery residency program appears to be IMG-friendly, but specific information on IMG acceptance rate, ECFMG certification, or visa sponsorships was not found in the provided text. However, the program does not explicitly mention any restrictions against IMG applicants, suggesting potential openness towards them.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The residency program is a five-year categorical program in orthopaedic surgery, but there were no specific numbers of categorical residents or details regarding prelim residents provided in the text.
Program Website
Address
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Program Director
Shannon Williford
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Current Residents
Overview
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The five-year orthopaedic residency program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and fulfills all the criteria for program graduates to sit for Part I of their board examination given by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Application
To apply for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program, candidates should visit the program's application page and follow the submission guidelines. Specific deadlines are not outlined in the provided text, but the page can be found [here](https://www.augusta.edu/colleges/medicine/orthopaedics/residency/application.php).
# of Locations
Residents will complete rotations in three Augusta University Health-owned and operated facilities and two partner facilities, totaling five locations.
Fellowship
The residency program offers comprehensive training in various subspecialties, but specific fellowship opportunities after graduation or details on post-residency career paths were not explicitly mentioned in the text. The program emphasizes extensive exposure to orthopaedic surgery through fellowship-trained and specialized faculty.
Resident Life
Overview
Long history of teaching tomorrow’s doctors, with a focus on clinical excellence in orthopaedic care and a collegial environment within the program.
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# of Years of Program
5
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency offers teaching by fellowship-trained faculty, clinical excellence, subspecialty exposure, a collegial environment, research opportunities, and departmental funding for presentations.
PGY-1 Salary
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