Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency Program at Augusta University is designed to train residents in a diverse workforce. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in multiple pathology specialties, supported by a faculty committed to resident success and learning, including various research opportunities and mentoring. Residents benefit from a good work-life balance in a vibrant city with a low cost of living and competitive salaries, making it an attractive place to live and work during residency.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Pathology Residency Program at Augusta University does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness in the provided text. However, it mentions a diverse housestaff and does not specify limitations regarding International Medical Graduates. Details about eligibility for International Graduates, acceptance rates, or visa sponsorship are absent.
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Program Website
Address
Department of Pathology, Augusta University Medical Center, Room BF-103-B, Augusta, Georgia 30912
Program Director
Matt Powell, MD
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The mission of the Pathology Residency Training Program is to recruit diverse housestaff members and provide them with the resources necessary to pass their certification boards, secure fellowships, and function as independent pathologists; the program includes rotations in various specialties and curriculum flexibility for areas of interest.
Application
# of Locations
Multiple specialties, including forensic, cytogenetics/molecular, flow cytometry, and laboratory management, with exceptional case variety.
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities, including Transfusion Fellowship, Surgical Pathology Fellowship, and Forensic Pathology Fellowship. These fellowships provide a pathway for residents to further specialize after their residency training.
Resident Life
Overview
The faculty's open door policy and passion for teaching, exceptional faculty to housestaff ratio, and commitment to housestaff success.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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