Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We offer a high volume of elective and emergency general surgery as well as robust subspecialty exposure, particularly in vascular, MIS, hepatobiliary, colorectal and surgical oncology. Our rotations include a variety of clinical environments, from a tertiary referral Level 1 trauma center to multiple smaller community settings. We have a small program, which is close knit and family oriented. Our residents develop careers ranging from fellowship training in academic centers to private practice.
Total Program Size
5
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1112440P0
1112440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4401222080
Beeper or Home Call
99
12
12
12
12
Program Director
First Name
Daniella
Middle Name
Barker
Last Name
Kington
Degrees
MD
Address
Kennestone Regional Med Ctr
Graduate Med Education
677 Church St
Marietta, GA 30060
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.552122 33.968971)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kathy
Last Name
Fayne
Degrees
BS
Address
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Med Ctr
Graduate Med Education
677 Church St
Marietta, GA 30060
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.552122 33.968971)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
80.00
% IMG
20.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
9.90
% Male
90.10
Total Physician
37
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 9 | 1 | |
| Year | 9 | 1 | |
| Year | 9 | 1 | |
| Year | 9 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,396 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $65,495 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $68,270 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $71,005 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $73,977 | 21 | 999 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
21
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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